MONCTON, NB, Jan. 8 /CNW/ – This October, 50 Aboriginal youth from the St. Mary’s First Nation will participate in a unique leadership camp at the Tim Horton Children’s Camp in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. The five-day camp is a pilot for future expansion of a five-year partnership announced last fall between The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation and the Ted Nolan Foundation.
The children who attend the camp will participate in programming adapted for Aboriginal youth from the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Youth Leadership Program, an experience designed to cultivate leadership skills, teamwork and independence through various wilderness activities. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear how to treat others through the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers explained by Aboriginal leaders. [Continue Reading]
By NEIL HODGE
TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF
Moncton Wildcats owner Robert Irving gained more than a head coach when he hired Ted Nolan. He also gained a close friend.
Nolan spent just one season in Moncton, but took on celebrity status here as the bench boss who led the Wildcats to their first Quebec Major Junior Hockey League championship in 2005-06.
Nolan is looking to make a different kind of impact as he prepares to return to Moncton. The Ted Nolan Foundation will hold its second annual general meeting here this week and that includes a noon luncheon tomorrow at the Delta Beausejour Hotel.
“Ted’s leadership in the Aboriginal community is clearly looked upon in a very strong way,” said Irving. “He’s very dedicated through his foundation to helping Aboriginal youth and women try to better themselves in life. [Continue Reading]
Happy New Year to everyone!!!
This is a reminder that there will be a special fundraising luncheon at noon on Friday, January 8th at the Delta Beausejour Hotel (Moncton New Brunswick). The goal of the luncheon is to raise two $4000.00 scholarships for Aboriginal women in New Brunswick.
In addition a large silent auction will be held starting at 11am. Tickets are $75.00 each or $750.00 for a table of 10. To book your seat at this special event call 1-877- 304-6652.
Ted Nolan will be on hand tonight (Saturday January 2, 2010) to celebrate the Olympic torch as it comes to Sault Ste. Marie.
Everything you need to know about tonight’s torch relay visit can be viewed in this article by Carol Martin of SooToday.com.
As Christmas is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our Foundation in a most significant way. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come.
We wish you a very happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.
From all of us at the Ted Nolan Foundation have a very Merry Christmas.
