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 (Bell MTS Iceplex 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
Teacher Appreciation Week: TNYF thankful for everyday extra efforts of teachers
by Jason FriesenSpending lunch hour with a student to give them an opportunity to chat with someone outside their household. Encouraging students to be active during class even when it isn’t relevant to any course content. Sharing offices in a socially distanced manner for students to have a quiet place to be. All of those are examples of how teachers have go... read more ›
WJHA student Dominick honoured with Air Canada Fan Flight award
by Jason FriesenThe resiliency of the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) has been tested this year, as the program hasn’t been able to run its regular on-ice programming with students for much of the season. The resiliency of the students has been tested too, as interactions with the program have had to change. The WJHA has found ways to safely continue program... read more ›
High school boys “Drop the Gloves” on inequality by donating hockey equipment to WJHA
by Jason FriesenWhen a group of high school boys tell you they want to drop the gloves, you’d have good reason to be concerned. There’s no need to worry with a group of Grade 12 students from Gray Academy of Jewish Education though – they were asking people to drop the gloves for a good cause this spring. The only thing students Sam Brown, Michael Gurvey,... read more ›
True North Youth Foundation Chase the Ace draws give Jets fans another chance to win
by Jason FriesenWinnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose fans have loyally supported the True North Youth Foundation (TNYF) through the purchase of 50/50 tickets at games over the seasons and now there is another exciting way to support the TNYF – and win – through the foundation’s Chase the Ace draws, beginning today. To play, fans can purchase tickets for the C... read more ›
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