The residents of Attawapiskat, a needy northern Ontario First Nations community, were able to forget their troubles for awhile this Christmas, thanks to the efforts of True North Aid. The Ottawa-based, volunteer-run charity spearheaded a massive Christmas giveaway of food, winter coats, toys, diapers, blankets and even space heaters for the…
In September of this year, we loaded up a truck full of food and clothing for the community of Attawapiskat – a community situated on James Bay in northern Ontario. We drove the truck to Timmins, where it was then shipped by plane into the isolated community. Presently in Attawapiskat…
We have just returned from Timmins after spending the better part of 2 days on the road with a 26 foot truck loaded with 7 skids of humanitarian aid bound for Attawapiskat, ON. It was an incredible journey and especially in the fall the sights are amazing. In Timmins we…
Michael & Joel made it to Goose Bay with a full truckload of clothes and supplies for Nain, Labrador, and because of your generosity the $5000 the trip expenses are paid in full!. The people in Nain will be very thankful for what we have been able to send, and…
Apr 2009 – Two truckloads of clothing and supplies were delivered to stock Attawapiskat’s homeless shelter, which although in great demand was lacking basic equipment needed to serve its clients.
True North Aid’s former Director of Development Bob Prankard went to Nain to help with a clothing giveaway and to give food to families that needed help to make it through the winter.
Rachael McIntyre met with youth and community leaders to discuss the town’s needs and ways that True North Aid could help.
