Friday, January 22, 2010

P.L.A.Y. Launched


(Back Row: Chief Norm Hardisty of Moose Cree First Nation, Robert Witchel of Right to Play, Minister Brad Duguid, Minister Chris Bentley, Grand Chief Stan Beardy of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Front Row: Darlene Isaac, Aurora Delaney, Olympic and World Champion Sami Jo Small and Adrian Delaney gathered at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto to launch P.L.A.Y.)
A new partnership between the Government of Ontario and Right To Play will promote a healthy and active lifestyle for Aboriginal youth through sport and recreation.

Promoting Life-skills for Aboriginal Youth (P.L.A.Y.) is a pilot project being developed by Right To Play.
It will first be offered in Moose Cree First Nation before brought to other first nation communities.

The program uses sport and recreation to develop leadership skills and provide youth with opportunities that may not otherwise be available in their community.

It is based on similar sport and play programs run by Right To Play.