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
“When we take care of those who care for others, the ripple effect is powerful”
by Christina KlyshSecond P11 Adult Wellness Development Day supports those working with youth Promoting awareness around mental health and providing tools to take on life’s challenges is vital in supporting students from kindergarten to high school. However, implementing these supports isn’t possible without the leadership and care of adults in young people’s... read more ›
Celebrating Black History Month: WJHA student paves the way for her brothers
by Christina KlyshThe Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) gives underserved youth the opportunity to learn hockey while increasing their connection to school and their community, and the Yonas family has truly thrived in the program. Canari first learned how to play hockey when she joined the WJHA in Grade 3, and inspired by their older sister, her bro... read more ›
Project 11, creating meaning from tragedy and bringing hope
by Krista SinaiskyIn 2011, just months shy of marking the return of the Winnipeg Jets as a rostered player, Rick Rypien lost his battle with depression. The True North Youth Foundation created the school-based mental wellness program Project 11 in his honour to provide education, resources and coping strategies in the hopes of preventing others from feeling like ... read more ›
WJHA helps Ukrainian newcomers adjust to life in Canada
by Christina KlyshWithin the last few years, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) has seen an increase of Ukrainian newcomers coming into the program due to the conflict in Ukraine. The WJHA has helped Ukrainian students settle into their new schools and communities by providing mentorship and after-school programming at no cost to participants. These opportu... read more ›
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