Standing Bear Stories

Canoe/Kayak- A “traditional way of life”

Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario’s canoe and kayak instructor, Keir Johnston, takes a holistic approach to teaching the sport to participants in the Standing Bear Youth Leadership program. An elite level canoe/kayak athlete, Johnston has travelled the globe competing in major international competitions but says when he introduces the sport to the...

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Cooking up Something Good for the Soul

Youth at the Standing Bear Leadership Camp in Fort Albany had no problem getting their hands dirty cooking up a delicious batch of fry bread with Standing Bear staff Peshaunquet Shognosh. For Shognosh who is Anishinaabe First Nation from Walpole Island, the task runs deeper than mixing...

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Building Your Way Up to Confidence

Youth at the Standing Bear Leadership Camp held at Western University had the opportunity to put their courage to the test while climbing the ropes at The Factory Indoor Adventure Park in London, Ontario. After a week of growing and learning through an assortment of activities...

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Building Confidence Through Self-love

Youth looking for a confidence boost at the Standing Bear Youth Leadership Camp in London, Ontario were in for a treat with Turtle Concepts featuring the upbeat Dave Jones’ and his team. With their witty and high energy presentation, they shared stories of their journey to positivity in...

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