Sunlife – Spirit North

Paid for and presented by Sun Life.

“Growing up, sports had a big influence on me and gave me something to focus on. It’s great that I can have a positive impact on the next generation of children growing up on this reservation” – Tristan House, Program Director, Spirit North, Stoney Nakoda First Nations

A 2010 study found that Indigenous youth in Canada are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes than non-Indigenous youth. This program enables young Indigenous people to stay fit and healthy by participating in physical activities rooted in their unique cultures, traditions and community values.