The reasons for UBC’s involvement are endless, and the partnership with Hope and Health is
reconciliation in action.
It gives an opportunity to show that there’s a reconciliation and impactful focus with the team in these communities and in the province to be more action-oriented than just talking about it,”
— Jesse Symons, UBC Thunderbirds Women's Soccer Team & Hope and Health Head Coach

Nautsa’mawt FC to live on outside of League 1 BC - READ MEDIA RELEASE HERE!

 

Taking Indigenous Youth Soccer Development and Dreams to the Next Level with the “Tla’amin Strong” Mini-Pitch Initiative - READ MEDIA RELEASE HERE!

 

 

GLOBAL NEWS HOUR

March 28th, 2021- Soccer Clinics specifically aimed at Indigenous youth in B.C. has put smiles on faces and organizers alike. Barry Deley has the story.

 

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Website

March 22nd, 2021- It's been a fantastic week for everyone involved with Hope and Health, including MDS and Spike!


NANAIMO NEWS NOW

Aug 19th, 2019 — “Indigenous youth had fun on their turf learning how to play soccer and be a leader in their community.”

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CTV NEWS 2019

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The Province

July 9, 2018 – "Whitecap players hope to impact Indigenous youth with Hope and Health Event" (click image below for video and article)


Aug 16, 2017 – "'Caps players visiting Nanaimo for Hope and Health even on Thursday."


CTV Wed, Jul 20 - Building resilience and connection amongst aboriginal youth and children

To see the above news clip, please click on the still image above and then forward to 38:45 within the News At Six broadcast.


HOPE AND HEALTH BOARD MEMBER HONORED



Global BC

Wed, Jul 9 – The Vancouver Whitecaps are in Nanaimo helping First Nations youth kick off some life goals. Kylie Stanton reports. (see full segment)