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Nova Scotia Aboriginal Canoe/Kayak Pilot Project Program The
Canadian Canoe Association (CCA), Atlantic Division, in partnership with the
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Youth, Recreation & Active Circle for Living (MYRACL)
is working together to create opportunities for increased active lifestyles for
Mi’kmaw communities. HOST
COMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS: A)
Develop a community recreation/sport OR canoe pilot project organizing
committee – this will ensure the smooth running of the pilot project
throughout the pilot term. Suggested involvement in the committee should include a
minimum of 3-5 representatives consisting of persons from the fields of
recreation, school, band council, health, fisheries (support) or general
community. B)
Equipment (or commitment to acquire) Canoes: Minimum
4-6 recreational canoes Paddles:
Minimum 18 recreational canoe paddles (various sizes) Life
Jackets: 14
life jackets (various sizes) – Option for participants Safety:
1 motorized safety boat – ensures safety and is an C)
Coaching Requirements (minimum 1-2 instructors) – Communities are
encouraged to involve as many community leaders as possible in coaching
education initiatives in an effort to develop long-term leadership resources. ·
NCCP Level 1 Theory – Scheduled Regionally, more information is
available at http://www.gov.ns.ca/src/publications/CoachingBrochure_1.pdf ·
Flat water instructor course (May 28-30 -June 4-6 2004 - Metro) –
Option to host clinics in communities throughout the province ·
Pleasure Craft Operators Card ·
C.P.R./First Aid certification D)
Program Site ·
Reliable access to waterfront ·
Suitable area for launching of canoes and providing instruction E)
Facilities ·
Equipment
storage space - Options include building space, secured fenced areas,
transporting equipment by trailer for programming ·
Access
to washroom/changing room facilities during program F)
Programming Requirements ·
Developed programming timeline (sample timeline attached) ·
Scheduled sessions for youth programming to be approved by ·
Documented registration process ·
Insurance – Option to access through the Atlantic Division ·
Program Steering Committee – 4-6 member committee to Commitments
of the CCA (Atlantic Division):
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on access to 6 canoes and associated equipment, groups would be a maximum of
12 participants |
| Programming
also based on one part-time coach |
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to additional equipment and instructors will allow group size to increase |
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday
OFF |
Wednesday |
Thursday OFF |
Friday |
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8:30-10:30am |
Group
1 (Ages 8-10) |
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Group
1 (Ages 8-10) |
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Group
1 (Ages 8-10) |
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10:30-12:30pm
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Group
2 (ages 11-14) |
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Group
2 (ages 11-14) |
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Group
2 (ages 11-14) |
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12:30-1:30pm
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Lunch |
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Lunch |
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Lunch |
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1:30-3:30pm |
Group
3 (ages 15+) |
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Group
3 (ages 15+) |
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Group
3 (ages 15+) |
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Programming
schedule may vary based on the needs of needs of the
community
Aboriginal Canoe/Kayak Program Implementation Timeline:
May
1-14:
Identify interested communities through submission of a
“Letter of Interest” (LOI)
May
14:
Communities to submit a “Canoe Pilot Project Hosting
Proposal”, which will include a summary of the
existing
community requirements, resources, potential
leadership
options and equipment needs.
May
21:
Selection of host communities for 2004 recreational canoe
programming
May
22-30:
Scheduling of coaching courses in selected areas in the
province (if possible)
May
23:
Place equipment order
May
31:
Program Outline Presentation – Halifax, NS
June
4:
Communities to complete Canadian Canoe Association
canoe club registration process
June
4:
Communities to finalize programming structure and begin
promotion
June
4:
Community leaders to work with school system
representatives to identify potential for
in-school canoeing
programs in the fall of 2004
June
11:
Community leaders/coaches to complete coaching
requirements
June
11:
Insurance secured
June
18:
Participant registration complete
June
18:
Finalize programming options for school programming in the
fall of 2004
July
3:
Potential Saturday program launch in each community.
July-August:
Summer programming held
September:
Summer programming evaluation
Sept.-Oct:
School programming held
November:
School programming evaluation
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As of September 2004, the CCA and MYRACL have determined that there will be a
review of the summer program schedule and to identify some of the program
challenges and successes that the three communities have faced this
summer. Once this evaluation process has been completed, a meeting of the
three pilot communities will be organized.
In November of 2004, there will also be a national meeting called
"Aboriginal Canoe/Kayak Paddling" planned for Montreal, Quebec.
Representatives from each of the three communities will be participating at this
gathering.
More details to follow shortly. For more information and to see how your
Atlantic Region can participate in this project, please contact MYRACL at your
convenience and we'll be happy to provide any information your community or
organization may need to get you started!
Send your
request via email to exdir@myracl.com
with questions or comments about this web site.
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