Hockey Cares is a cultural exchange program created to foster positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in Canada. Through a shared love of hockey, the program provides youth with the opportunity to play hockey, create friendships, and experience life in a new community. The youth build strong relationships with one another and make positive cross-cultural connections.
The upcoming 2023-2024 Hockey Cares Program will include youth from Oakville, ON and Attawapiskat, ON. The exchange will occur in Attawapiskat in Fall 2023 and Oakville in Spring/Summer 2024.
To be considered as a Hockey Cares participant, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a youth aged 13 to 15 years old
- Possess hockey experience
- Have an openness to learning about a new culture
- Be willing to abide by Hockey Cares’ Code of Conduct
- Be willing to take part in preliminary cross-cultural training
- Have a support system committed to facilitating the exchange and welcoming exchange players
Additionally, participants from southern communities must:
- Have a support system that is committed to supporting events and fundraising initiatives in support of Hockey Cares
Find out more about Hockey Cares 2023!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as the Oakville and Attawapiskat groups make plans for the 2023-2024 exchanges. Email hockeycares@truenorthaid.ca if you’d like more details.
