OUR MISSION
"Providing underserved youth in Manitoba the opportunities they need to fulfill their ultimate potential."
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OUR STORY
The True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) consists of three core programs, Camp Manitou, Project Eleven, and Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy.
These programs empower underserved youth in our community to achieve their potential through consistent health, wellness, and activity programing that integrates into their school curriculum from kindergarten to grade twelve. The TNYF works closely with its team of motivated board members, True North employees, and our professional hockey teams and venues (hockey for all centre and Camp Manitou) to provide youth a positive, engaging and nurturing environment to grow.
While supporting youth, TNYF collaborates with external partners in business, government, education, and other sectors to reach more youth, more often in our community.
LATEST NEWS
WJHA graduates dream big with help from scholarships
by Christina KlyshThe Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) awarded True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) scholarships to nine deserving students this school year, many who have been in the program since as early as Grade 4. Alyssa Beardy-Traverse and Demetrius Bell are two of the 2026 scholarship recipients who will both be putting their $20,000 scholarships toward post... read more ›
Project 11 helps educators prioritize mental wellness
by Christina KlyshProject 11 partners with school division for educator-focused Adult Wellness Development Day While Project 11 primarily focuses on providing mental wellness resources for youth, the team recognizes that youth also need a supportive circle of adults who are also taking care of their own well-being. This is what inspired the creation of Project 11â€... read more ›
Gabe Gives Back
by Christina KlyshWinnipeg Jets forward’s community work earns him nomination for King Clancy Memorial Trophy Whenever he has a day off, Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi always tries to give back to the fans and community. It’s something that has been instilled in him since he was young. “We were always told that there’s always someone who has less ... read more ›
WJHA after-school programming provides well-rounded supports for students
by Christina KlyshAlong with learning to play hockey, WJHA students from Grade 4 to 8 get to participate in after-school programming organized by the WJHA. With the goal of offering students well-rounded supports, after-school programming includes classroom sessions, gym sessions and field trips. Once WJHA students reach high school, they also have access to tutorin... read more ›
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