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Over 100 First Nations youth, some from over 1,000 km away, are in Timmins

Event Coordinator, Gloria Hendrick-Laliberte says the first goal is gain self confidence and learn about healthy lifestyles.through Saturday for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Games.

“This is a initiative from the NAN Chief.  He sees a need for addressing the social challenges our youth are facing.  They include boredom, suicide, living healthy, and finding something they can do and apply later on in life.”

“The biggest goal is to gain self confidence and self esteem.”

The event kicks off with a meet an greet at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre.  The opening ceremonies run Friday morning from Participark followed by the Kayak Races from Timmins Adventure Tours. 3 on 3 basketball gets underway at Northern College that evening with the Track and Field competitions wrapping up the busy weekend.

“We’ll have tons of entertainment for the kids and their chaperons but there is one or two surprises in store too.  All the events are free to attend as well.”