BC Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund grant recipients

High-Performance Athlete Assistance Grants - 2011

S. Zamardi Artistic Gymnastics
R. Forseth Athletics
W. Davis Baseball
J. Hutton Baseball
C. Hauck Basketball
D. Hauck Basketball
R. Linttell Basketball
S. Crisp Basketball
T. Linttell Basketball
J. Williams Canoeing
D. Williams Canoeing
E. Guthrie Mountain Bike
E. Streichsbeir Figure Skating
V. Stewart Football
J. Cairo Freestyle Skiing
K. Jack Golf
R. Nielsen Golf
B. McReynolds Hockey
B. Watkinson Hockey
A. Ranahan Hockey
D. McGrath-Burke Lacrosse
E. McGrath-Burke Lacrosse
B. Stothers Lacrosse
G. Larden Lacrosse, Judo
E. Andrew Luge
J. McKee Multi-sport
C. Stewart Para Canoe/Kayak
K. Cook-Thomas Soccer
T. Froelich Soccer
C. McFetridge Soccer
C. Bondar Swimming
C. Douglas Swimming
D. Douglas Swimming
K. Lekavy Swimming
F. Phillips Synchronized Swimming
M. Klein Target Sports
D. Forbes Wrestling

High-Performance Athlete Assistance Grants - 2010

W. Davies Baseball
B. Lawrence Baseball
S. Crisp Basketball
K. Monture Basketball
V. Baptiste Golf
R. Nielson Golf
B. McReynolds Hockey
M. Wright Hockey
C. Morrison Lacrosse
E. Guthrie Mountain bike
S. Ward Snowboard
F. Burgoyne Snowboard
C. McFedridge Soccer
K. Lekavy Swimming
F. Philips Synchro
R. Forseth Track
D. Forbes Wrestling
S.K. Palfrey Wrestling
B. Laverdure Wrestling

High-Performance Athlete Assistance Grants - 2009

J. Hutton Baseball
B. Willier Baseball
J. McKee (aka Fortin) Baseball
T. Jones Curling
M. Fazzani-Underwood Golf
C. Chingee Hockey
K. Desousa Hockey
B. Read Hockey
K. Wilson Hockey
C. Sterritt Hockey
B. Watkinson Hockey
J. McDonald Hockey
J. Paul Lacrosse
E. Guthrie Mountain Biking
A. Baker Snowboard
S. Ward Snowboard
C. McCutcheon Snowboard
S. Johnston Snowboard
J. Demeulemeester Snowboard
D. Harry Snowboard
V. Johnston Snowboard
R Johnston Snowboard
S. Peters Soccer
C. McFetridge Soccer
M. Klein Target sports
B. Laverdure Wrestling
B. Charles Wrestling
I. Taylor Wrestling
D. Forbes Wrestling

High-Performance Athlete Assistance Grants - 2008

B. Laverdure Wrestling
J. Palmantier Hockey
K. Desousa Lacrosse
N. Joe Snowboard
P. Delisle-McKenna Baseball
R. Antoine Hockey
S. Johnson Snowboard
S. Trenholm Track and Field
J. Moore Hockey
N. Antonious Hockey
R. Reginald Soccer
E. Rothfusz Snowboard
J. Charlie Snowboard
S. Transon Snowboard
S. Scott Snowboard
T. Delorme Snowboard
J. Hutton Baseball
J. Adams Basketball
J. McKee Basketball
F. George Basketball
J. Palmantier Hockey
M. Spooner Hockey
D. Harry Snowboard
J. Redman Snowboard
S. Ward Snowboard
V. Johnston Snowboard
B. Laverdure Wrestling
C. McFedridge Soccer
S. Peters Soccer
C. Charlie Soccer
T. John War canoe
M. Klein Target sports
T. Jones Curling

High-Performance Athlete Assistance Grants - 2007

C. Mitchell Snowboard
M. Pinette Pentathlon
J. Redman Snowboard
B. LaverdureN. Joe Wrestling
J. Palmantier Hockey
D. Ketlo Hockey
R. Reginald Soccer
R. Reginald Soccer

Post-Secondary Scholarships - 2009

C. Bedard Vancouver Island University
W. Sellars Thompson Rivers University
K. Day Vancouver Island University

Post-Secondary Scholarships - 2008

C. Pinette University of Victoria
K. Day Malaspina University College
T. Thorne University of British Columbia

Post-Secondary Scholarships - 2007

R. Williams Malaspina University College
B. Manual Red Deer College
S. Anaka Simon Fraser University
K. Day Malaspina University College
C. Pinette University of Victoria
S.H. Hartman University of Northern BC
J. Akerman University of Victoria

Community Grants - 2011

Nation Community Program
Blueberry River Buick Creek Attend the Ykon Indian All Native Hockey Tournament
Boundary Metis Community Association Grand Forks Boundary Aboriginal Youth Archery Program
Bridge River Indian Band Lillooet Xwisten Recreation Project
Campbell River Indian Band Campbell River Weiwaikum Youth Outdoors Camp
Squamish Nation North Vancouver Cedar Pullers Canoe Family
Chehalis Indian Band Agassiz Athletics Program Enhancement Project
Tahltan Band Council Dease Lake Outdoor Careers Course
Sliammon First Nation Powell River Strengthening our Circles
Esquimalt Nation Victoria Youth Soccer Club
Gitlaxt'aamiks Village Government Gtlaxt'aamiks Lacrosse & Basketball Program
Gitanmaax Band Council New Hazelton Gitanmaax Girls Basketball Club
Sik-E-Dakh (Glen Vowell) Band Hazelton Glen Vowell - Indoor Rec Room
Okanagan Indian Band / Penticton Indian Band Penticton, Vernon Band Together and Paddle
Gwawaenuk Tribe Port McNeill Honouring Our Ancestors Knowledge and Wisdom "To Go Back to Have a Future"
Hagwilget Village Council New Hazelton Hagwilget Fastball Team
Hupacasath First Nation Port Alberni Healthy and Active Youth
Kwadacha Band Fort Ware Kwadacha Hockey and Outdoor Arena Project
Kwantlen First Nation Fort Langley Active Community Program 2011
Lil'Wat Nation / Mount Currie Band Mount Currie Lil'wat Youth Soccer
Lyackson First Nation Chemainus Bringing Our People Home - Rediscovering Lyackson
Moricetown Band Administration Smithers Moricetown Fitness Centre
Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation Lillooet Four Sports in Three Seasons
Kitsumkalum Band Council Terrace SalmonRun 2011: Kitsumkalum in Action Youth Team
Nadleh Whut'en First Nations Band Fort Fraser Workouts & Healthy Living
Nak'azdli Band Council Fort St. James Nak'azdli Recreation Program Equipment Purchase
Nanoose First Nation Lantzville Nanoose First Nation Sports Box (Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball)
New Aiyansh New Aiyansh Trinity Trekkers Running Group
Squamish Nation West Vancouver Ball Basketball Tournament(s) promoting Youth Basketball
N'Quatqua First Nation D'Arcy N'Quatqua First Nation Youth Group
Moricetown Band Administration Smithers "S.T.E.P." (Supportive Team of Encouraging People)
Penelakut Tribe Chemainus Summer 2011 Expanding Sports Opportunities for Penelakut Tribe Youth
Qualicum First Nation Qualicum Qualicum First Nation Cane Family
Saik'uz First Nation Vanderhoof Saik'uz First Nation Community Ball Field Project
Upper Nicola Band Merritt Scw'exmx Active Youth Leadership Program
Seabird Island Band Agassiz Aboriginal Provincial Sport Championships - Soccer & Canoeing
Shxwowhamel Hope Activity Nights
Squamish Nation West Vancouver Siyamin Stamsh Taywilh Team
Skeetchestn Indian Band Savona Trailblazers Running Club
Skidegate Band Council Skidegate Youth Summer Program
Spirit of the Children Society New Westminster Urban Drum Youth Program
Namgis First Nation Alert Bay Participation Fostering Friendship Through Sport
Tsawout First Nation Saanichton The Tsawout Youth Soccer Program
Tsawwassen First Nation Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Eagle Spirit Canoe Club
Tsay Key Dene Band Tsay Keh Dene Tsay Key Dene Traditional LAW Sports Club
Yekooche First Nation Prince George Yekooche Recreation

Community Grants - 2010

Nation Community Program
Boston Bar First Nation Boston Bar Evenings/Weekend Sports Program for Youth
Canim Lake Indian Band 100 Mile House Paddling Together
Conayt Friendship Society Merritt Spirit of the Youth Kayak Program
Fraser Valley Metis Association Abbotsford Fraser Valley Youth Jiggers
Just Do It Sport Society Lillooet Soccer Equipment and Coach Certification
Kanaka Bar Indian Band Lytton Kanaka Bar Youth Softball Program
Lach Klan Basketball Team Kitkatla Referee Clinic
Lake Cowichan First Nation Lake Cowichan Blacktop with Basketball Hoops and Equipment
Lil'wat Nation Mount Currie Exercise Equipment for Fitness room
Little Shuswap Indian Band Chase Skwlax Jr Golf Program
Moccasin Flats Metis Society Chetwynd Youth Kayak Festival
Moricetown Health Center Smithers Organized Sport Program; equipment, track & field upgrade, coach certification
Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Kamloops Learning Leadership & Resiliency Through Lacrosse
Simpcw First Nation Barriere Outdoor Court materials & Kickboxing Equipment
Siyamin Stamsh Canoe Family North Vancouver Purchase cedar, new paddles
Snuneymuxw First Nation Nanaimo Teen Sports Camp - Offer various sport training and skills
Spirit of Burns Lake Burns Lake Canoeing for Our Culture - Canoes & Life jackets
Stehiyaq Aboriginal Healing Society Chilliwack Sport Field Resurfacing
The Traditional Skills Center Douglas Lake Archery Equipment
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Vancouver Archery Equipment and Floor Mats

Community Grants - 2009

Nation Community Program
Canim Lake Indian Band 100 Mile House Paddling Together
Fraser Valley Metis Association Abbotsford Fraser Valley Youth Jiggers
Seabird Island Community School Agassiz Gymnastics program
Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council Alert Bay Renewal and Reconnection
'Namgis First Nation and K'wak'walat'si Child and Family Services Alert Bay Ball hockey league
Simpcw First Nation Barriere Outdoor Court materials & Kickboxing Equipment
Boston Bar First Nation Boston Bar Boston Bar Family Sports Carnival
Boston Bar First Nation Boston Bar Evenings/Weekend Sports Program for Youth
North Fraser Métis Association Burnaby Youth physical activity program
Sprit of Burns Lake Burns Lake Spirit of Burns Lake - Summer Softball
Sprit of Burns Lake Burns Lake Canoeing for Our Culture - Canoes & Life jackets
Little Shuswap Indian Band Chase Skwlax Jr Golf Program
Moccasin Flats Metis Society Chetwynd Youth Kayak Festival
Skwah First Nation Chilliwack Building a canoe storage and clubhouse
Stehiyaq Aboriginal Healing Society Chilliwack Sport Field Resurfacing
K'omoks First Nation Comox Comox Valley Slo-pitch League
Wachiay Friendship Centre Courtenay First Nations Snowboard Team – Wachiay Division
Nawican Friendship Centre Dawson Creek Traditional Dancing with Hope
Cowichan Queen Canoe Club Duncan War Canoe Paddling
Cowichan Valley Métis Association Duncan Supporting Métis and Recreation Through Sports - golf tournament
The Traditional Skills Center Douglas Lake Archery Equipment
North East Native Advancing Society - Rising Spirit Aboriginal Youth Centre Fort St. John Youth for Yoga
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw Parents Gitwinksihlkw Sport and recreation equipment
Gitanmaax Band Hazelton Floor hockey league
Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Kamloops Learning Leadership & Resiliency Through Lacrosse
Lach Klan Basketball Team Kitkatla Referee Clinic
Community of Klemtu Klemtu Community of Klemtu Basketball Camp
Lake Cowichan First Nation Lake Cowichan Blacktop with Basketball Hoops and Equipment
Titget Administration Lillooet Youth sports activities program
Just Do It Sport Society Lillooet Soccer Equipment and Coach Certification
Kanaka Bar Indian Band Lytton Kanaka Bar Youth Softball Program
Old Massett Village Council Massett Fitness and wellness program
Success by Six Massett Family sport days
McLeod Lake Indian Band McLeod Lake Thi Chi and yoga lessons
Conayt Friendship Society Merritt Spirit of the Youth Kayak Program
Malahat First Nation Mill Bay Build a Canoe and learning to Paddle
Iswalh (Loon) Dance Group Mount Currie The Iswalh Dance Group
Mount Currie Barrel Racing 4D BC Barrel Race Assoc. Mount Currie Mount Currie Barrel Racing
Lil'wat Nation Mount Currie Exercise Equipment for Fitness room
Snuneymuxw First Nation Nanaimo Boxing Aerobics
Snuneymuxw First Nation Nanaimo Teen Sports Camp - Offer various sport training and skills
The Nisga'a Health Authority New Aiyansh YES! Program (Youth, Energy, Sports)
Siyamin Stamsh Canoe Family North Vancouver Purchase cedar, new paddles
Tseshaht First Nation Port Alberni Girl Power: Vital-Spirit Camp
Lheidli T'enneh Nation Prince George Project CKCS (Cultural Knowledge and Community Strength)
Westwood Elementary Prince George Lacrosse and cultural dancing Family Nights
Kaien Anti Poverty Society Prince Rupert Community garden and recreation area
Agnes L. Mathers Elementary School Sandspit Community Lacrosse
Skeetchestn Community School Savona Skeetchestn Sun Run Team
Skidegate Inlet Golf Society Skidegate First Nations Junior Golf Program
Moricetown Health Centre Smithers Moricetown Little League
Tri-River Métis Association Smithers Moricetown Little League
Moricetown Health Center Smithers Organized Sport Program; equipment, track & field upgrade, coach certification
Xat'sull Aboriginal Youth Group Soda Creek Ball hockey gym nights
The Hot Springs Wolves Basketball Program Tofino Basketball camps and workshops
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Vancouver Archery Equipment and Floor Mats
North Shore Wolves Intermediate Basketball Team West Vancouver Team uniforms
Siyamin Stamsh Canoe Family West Vancouver Siyamin Stamsh Canoe Family

Community Grants - 2008

Nation Community Program
Seabird Island Band Agassiz Seabird Island First Nations Festival
Namgis First Nation - K'wak'walat'si Child and Family Services Alert Bay Namgis Youth Volleyball Development
Taku River Tlingit First Nation Atlin Taku River Tlingit First Nation Drum and Dancing Activities
Hailika'as Heiltsuk Health Centre Bella Bella Heiltsuk Sons of Tradition Program
Brentwood Bay Brentwood Bay Tsartlip Water Festival
Tsartlip First Nation Brentwood Bay 2008 Tsartlip First Nation Canoe Races
Tsartlip Social Development Brentwood Bay PITNEUEL
Spirit of Burns Lake Burns Lake Spirit of Burns Lake - Girls Softball
Wet'suwet'en First Nation Burns Lake Wet'suwet'en Summer Swim Program
Penelakut Tribe Chemainus Youth sports program
Penelakut Youth Group Chemainus Penelakut Youth Group
Quatsino Band Coal Harbour Quatsino Youth Sport Program
Wachiay Friendship Center Courtenay First Nations Snowboard Team - Wachiay Division
Nawican Friendship Center Dawson Creek Nawichan Youth on the Go
Lalum'utul' Smun'eem Child and Family Services Duncan First Nation's Children at Risk Wellness Camps
Nadleh Whut'en Band Fort Fraser Active Living
Tl'azt'en Nation Fort St. James Children and Youth Summer Program
Kwadacha Nation Recreation Department Fort Ware Kwadacha Hockey coaches/players development
Laxgalts'ap Village Greenville Alternatives - The Choice is Yours
Gitxsan Health Society Hazelton Rez Robics
Gitksan Wet'suwet'en Education Society Hazelton Gitksan Youth Healthy Awareness Group
Chawathil First Nation Hope Chawathil 'Doing it Right'
Mount Currie Band Council Mount Currie Lil'wat Gymkana
Island Brave Canoe Club - Snuneymuxw First Nation Nanaimo Island Brave Canoe Club
NESS Cross Country Skiing New Aiyansh NESS Cross-Country Skiing
Squamish Nation North Vancouver Canoe program
Tsleil-Waututh Nation North Vancouver Takaya Life Lessons on the Links Program
Kwakiutl Band Council Port Hardy Kwakiult Band Youth Soccer Clinic
Swan Bay Rediscovery Program -'Laanaa Dagang.a Skidegate Swan Bay Rediscovery Program
Moricetown Band/Health Center Smithers Men's and Women's Mix Baseball League
Hot Springs Wolves Basketball Team Tofino Basketball program
Tsawwassen First Nation Tsawwassen Tsawwassen Eagle Spirit Canoe
Toquat Nation Ucluelet Supporting Toquaht Youth Through Recreational and Cultural Exercise
Musqueam Indian Band Vancouver Recreation Department
Roving Leader - Britannia Vancouver Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation Program
United Native Nations - Aboriginal Youth Leadership Vancouver Aboriginal Traditional Sports and fitness
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society Vancouver National Aboriginal Day Celebrations
Hastings Elementary Community School Vancouver First Nations Club
Britannia Elementary Community School Vancouver Grade 7 Year End Trip
First Nations Friendship Center - Sookinchoot Youth Centre Vernon North Okanagan Aboriginal Youth Snowboard Development Project
North Shore Indians Women's Lacrosse Club West Vancouver North Shore Indians Women's Lacrosse
Punky Lake Wilderness Camp Society Williams Lake Equipment for recreational activities
Williams Lake Indian Band Williams Lake Sugar Cane Sports Camp

Community Grants - 2007

Nation Community Program
Aq'amnik Fundraising Society Cranbrook Hockey Tournament
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services Society Cranbrook New sports equipment
Lower Similkameen Indian Band Keremeos One day event - Traditional Native Games
Splatsin First Nation Band Enderby Sports equipment
Cook's Ferry Band Spences Bridge Ferry Band Youth Softball
Okanagan Metis Children & Family Services Kelowna Increasing number of sports activities for Circle of Courage Youth Cultural Camp
Xaxli'p Health Centre L'llooet Youth basketball league
Skwah First Nation Band Chilliwack Outdoor basketball court
Chawathil First Nation Hope Sports equipment
Skwah First Nations Agassiz Aboriginal Youth Minor Basketball League
Seabird Island Band Agassiz 38th Annual First Nations Festival
Tsawassen First Nation Delta Annual cultural event
Musqueam Indian Band Vancouver Musqueam recreation program
Tseleil Waututh Nation North Vancouver Team sports
Lil'wat Mountain Biking Club Mount Currie Parts and equipment
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society - Recreation Department Vancouver Upgrading equipment & maintaining service through staff
Urban Native Youth Association Vancouver Urban Native Youth Canoe Club
Mount Currie Band Council Mount Currie Lil'wat Lions Rodeo
Mt. Cha-Ki Warriors Buckskin Canoe Club Squamish Equipment
Quatsino First Nation Coal Harbour New sports equipment
Pacific Community Resources Society (Broadway Youth Resource Centre) Vancouver New sports equipment
Mount Currie Band - Recreation Department Mount Currie Uniforms & sparring gear for karate
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society Vancouver Obtaining a venue for the Aboriginal Day Celebration at Trout Lake
Tsawataineuk Band Kingcome Inlet Gwayee youth soccer
NIFA - Native Football Association Duncan Training for coaches
Wachiay Friendship Center Courtenay Snowboarding
Ahousaht First Nation/Maaqtusiis School Ahousaht Believe to Achieve (sport program)
Pauquachin First Nation Sidney Sports equipment & youth worker
Pacheedaht First Nation Port Renfrew To include soccer as an activity in summer child & youth program
Namgis First Nation & K'wak'walat'si Child & Family Services Alert Bay Equipment, trophy, assistance for coaches & volunteers
Toquaht First Nation Ucluelet Recreation centre & swimming passes, regalia material for teaching traditional dancing and singing
Terrace Nisga'a Society Terrace Canoeing program
Hazelton Jr. Girls All-Native Basketball Hazelton Be a Baller Basketball Development Camp
Moricetown Indian Band Smithers Purchase or upgrade current facility use
Aboriginal Spirit Burns Lake Ice time for Women's hockey
Kitsumkalum Health Services Terrace New equipment for softball
Gitxsan Health Society Hazelton Weekly aerobics class
Taku River Tlingit First Nation Atlin New hockey equipment
Cariboo Friendship Society Williams Lake Ball Hockey Equipment
Ulkatcho Indian Band Youth Department Anahim Lake Sports Equipment
Williams Lake Wrestling Club Williams Lake An elementary size wrestling mat
Nazko First Nation Quesnel New sports equipment
Laxgalts'ap Village Government Greenville Lacrosse in the community