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

Giving back for a greater cause
by Christina Klysh(Scott Templeton - coach second from left) WJHA volunteers make a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of Winnipeg youth The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) would not be able to support its 700 student athletes if it weren’t for the 70 volunteer coaches who share their time, knowledge and care with each student. Scott Templeton is one s... read more ›

WJHA alumni overcomes obstacles for love of hockey
by Christina KlyshDuring Celebrating Women in Sport Month, the True North Youth Foundation highlights Addyson, a Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) alumni who overcame health struggles to achieve her hockey goals. Thanks to the support from her WJHA coaches and teammates, Addyson's time in the WJHA helped grow her skills and self-confidence, introduced new friendsh... read more ›

Making an impact beyond the classroom
by Christina KlyshThe True North Youth Foundation celebrates teachers who make programming possible The True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) and its three core programs, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA), Camp Manitou and Project 11, are greatly supported by Manitoba teachers. Without teachers going out of their way to learn and teach new curriculum, volunteeri... read more ›

Resilience starts here
by Christina KlyshSince joining the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) last year, James has blossomed in the classroom and on the ice thanks to newfound motivation to face his health challenges head on. “The change we’ve seen in our son since he joined the WJHA has been amazing,” said Meagan, James’ mom. “The program has given James the push he needed ... read more ›
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