About Spirit North
Established in 2009, Spirit North is a registered charitable organization committed to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous children and youth through the transformative power of sport and play.
Our goal is to spark inspiration for health and facilitate the development of community-led sport and activity programming that promotes leadership, and increases the positive development of Indigenous children and their communities.
We strive to work together and build strong relationships with educators and community leaders to use the transformative power of sport to achieve positive, lasting change.
At Spirit North we believe in dreaming big, and we encourage every young person who enters our programs to do the same. Our work is anchored in empowering youth to get active, discover their potential, and fulfill their promise.
Vision: Our vision is health, wellness and a brighter future for all Indigenous children and youth.
Mission: Our mission is to empower and inspire Indigenous youth through sport and play.
Our Work: Spirit North currently reaches over 6,000 Indigenous youth annually throughout Canada, providing opportunities for sport, play and land-based activities.
Our Impact: Spirit North empowers youth to learn, grow, thrive and strengthen themselves and their communities through sport. With over 30 coaches and leaders working daily across Canada, our programs:
- Increase mental and physical health through activity;
- Create a sense of belonging within the wider community;
- Improve academic outcomes and attendance;
- Build stronger connections with the land.
What People Are Saying
“Organizations such as Spirit North play an important role in providing Indigenous students with recreational opportunities they might not otherwise have access to and I wish them continued success. “
— Richard Feehan, Minister Indigenous Relations (2016-2019)
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203-1205 Bow Valley Trail
Canmore, AB , T1W 1G1