Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for youth of the community

• Supports and prepares youth for representation on other committees of M'Chigeeng First Nation
  
• Provides life skills training and information for youth to prepare them for independent living at secondary/post-secondary school
  
• Maintains a Youth Centre which serves as a drop-in centre and allows for program activities
  
• Operates a van for transporting youth to community and out-of-town events

Activities, programs and workshops include but are not limited to:

• Arts and crafts workshops
  
• Attendance and assistance at conferences such as the 2-day "Inspiring Minds Youth Conference" and "Empower to Change"
  
• Gym nights at Lakeview School
  
• March break activities and events
  
• Music lessons
  
• Out-of-town trips to Espanola for swimming, snowboarding and skiing
  
• Regalia making workshops
  
• Running clubs
  
• Sporting events such as lacrosse and baseball
  
• Winter Carnival activities

Right To Play program

• Facilitates weekly Right To Play programs and activities to empower children and youth to enhance leadership skills, set and reach positive life goals and to enhance self-esteem
  
• Supports Native culture, identity and community collaboration
  
• Coordinates activities and games at the Youth Centre
  
• Facilitates youth attendance at Right To Play camps and symposiums

Tribal Council: United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) Manitoulin Island Treaty

• Youth Centre is located at 352A Hwy 551 in M'Chigeeng
• Right To Play Community Mentor is Erica Hare

Band Office: Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pmRight To Play activities: Tue, Thu 5 pm-7:30 pmProgram times may vary

Focus is for youth members of M'Chigeeng First Nation but programs can include community families and children

Age Requirements: Ages: 13 year(s) - 29 year(s);

Event schedules are posted at Youth Centre, in newsletter, on website and at Post Office
Right To Play

• Registration required for program participation

None

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211 Ontario North