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Sep 18, 2022 | Mike Moniz | 1407 views
Ojichaag Yindaawin - Spirit of Community
Wallaceburg Minor Hockey Association is excited to be kicking off our "Ojichaag Yindaawin - Spirit of Community" event beginning on Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30 through October 29. This event is meant to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day, raise awareness of the impact of Residential School System in our local community and go beyond a one-day National Holiday.

Approximately 25% of our Lakers have direct ties to Walpole Island First Nation and this event will allow our Lakers the opportunity to participate in activities centred on our shared love of hockey.

 

During the month of October each Lakers team will have the opportunity to play games with new commemorative orange jerseys featuring our Ojichaag Yindaawin - Spirit of Community Logo. The event will begin with a game and special ceremony on Truth and Reconciliation Day and will conclude with another game and closing ceremony on October 29. Throughout the month we will have special activities including First Nations Food Vendors at the arena, sharing of stories of our local residential school survivors, and we will be fundraising for two local groups - Walpole Island Residential School Survivors Committee along with Bkejwanong Youth Council.

 

We’re kicking things off Monday September 19 with merchandise sales and the start of our colouring contest for our young Lakers and youth in our community. Commemorative hoodies will be on sale beginning Monday September 19 from 6-9:30 pm with sales nights scheduled throughout our event.

 

We’re excited to bring this event to our Lakers and to our communities. Please join with us for "Ojichaag Yindaawin - Spirit of Community"!

Sponsors
Tim Horton's
Timbits Minor Sports Program The Timbits Minor Sports Program is a community-oriented sponsorship program for children four to eight years old who participate in local house league sports teams. The program's philosophy is not based on winning or losing - but on learning a new sport, making new friends, and just taking time out to be a kid. Tim Hortons currently sponsors over 200,000 children who play on hockey, soccer, lacrosse, t-ball, baseball and ringette teams across Canada and in the United States. Each sponsored team is supplied with Timbits Minor Sports jerseys or T-shirts. Timbits hockey teams are often given the opportunity to play on-ice scrimmages during intermissions at Junior, American Hockey League (AHL) and National Hockey League (NHL) games. Timbits players are also given the opportunity to play in their own "Timbits Jamboree", a fun-filled Tim Hortons sponsored event where everyone receives a prize, food and beverages.
Aarkel Tool & Die Inc.
We began our tool making journey back in 1977 under the name Aar-Kel Moulds Ltd and we’ve been building robust tools and strong customer relationships ever since. Address: 17 Elm Dr. S, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 5E8
Five Star Tool & Die Ltd.
Five Star Tool and Die Limited is located in Wallaceburg, and has been in operation since 1965. We specialize in the design and build of magnesium and aluminum die cast and trim dies. We have a fully equipped shop capable of managing die casting projects from start to finish. We are proud to sponsor Wallaceburg Minor Hockey.
Novatrim Inc
Novatrim Inc. A Long time Local Supporter of Wallaceburg Area and Community Address: 68 Garnet St, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 5E6 Phone: (519) 627-8444
CMF Group Inc.
CMF Group Inc. is a locally established Millwright, Rigging and Ironworker Contractor that supports various industries. Contact (519) 737-9773 to inquire about CMF handling your next project
McDonalds Canada
The home of seriously fun hockey for kids. We believe kids’ hockey should be fun. That’s why we sponsor more than 53,000 Atom and Bantam hockey players across Canada each year.