New YMCA on Membertou First Nation sign of aboriginal healing and wellness – CBC
CEO for YMCA Canada excited about possibilities for other First Nations communities
Feb 22, 2017
The grand opening of a YMCA branch on Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia could be the beginning of a nation-wide healing journey for Indigenous people, says the CEO of YMCA Canada.
Peter Dinsdale, who is Anishinaabe from Curve Lake, Ont., was part of the celebration Wednesday at the YMCA’s newest facility, which tailors a number of fitness programs to address health concerns affecting Mi’kmaq people.
He said he has seen positive results in other places where the Y has done outreach work with First Nations people.
“We have to have examples that we can bring to chiefs and councils across the country,” said Dinsdale.
“It’s this kind of partnership that I think will open the doors for this to take place in so many other places.”
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