Welcome to Youth Week 2019 hosted by the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation!
Get your #BOCNYouthWeek passports at any venue throughout Youth Week. Participate in 5 or more Youth Week activities and be entered to win a $1000 vacation package! Open to youth and families who are members of and/or reside on the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation. All events are free to attend.
Day 1: Monday, February 18, 2019
- Snow Sculpture Contest
– Enter at Blackhawks Esso with Name and House #
– Judging will take place at noon on Friday, February 22
– 1st Place: $500
– 2nd Place: $300
– 3rd Place: $200
– Free coffee at Blackhawks Esso from Mon, Feb 18 – Fri, Feb 22
– Sponsored by Blackhawks Esso - Free Customer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast
– 11am to 1pm
– Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre
– Sponsored by Blackhawks Grill & Pizza - Free Public Skating
– 11am to 1pm
– Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre
– Sponsored by the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation - BOCN Amazing Race
– Registration begins at 12:30pm, 1pm start, prize ceremony at 4pm
– Veterans Hall
– Teams of 4
– 1 team member must have access to a cellular telephone w/ data
– 1 team member must have access to a vehicle/transportation w/ valid drivers license
– 1 team member must have an Instagram account
– 1st Place: $400
– 2nd Place: $300
– 3rd Place: $200
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation - Ribbon Skirt Making & Elder Teachings
– Open to all interested young girls ages 14+
– Only 25 spots available
– 5pm to 10pm
– CRCEC
– All materials provided
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by QBOWCFS - Nintendo Switch MarioKart Tournament
– Registration begins at 5pm
– Veterans Hall
– 3 Age Categories: (7-11y/o – 50cc), (12-16y/o – 100cc), (17+y/o – 150cc)
– 1st Place (7-11y/o): Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart Game
– 1st Place (12-16y/o): Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart Game
– 1st Place (17+y/o): Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart Game
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by Maurice Law
Day 2: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 “Cultural Day”
- Elder Story Telling & Feast
– Young men and women shall observe cultural protocol regarding feasts
– All BOCN members encouraged to attend
– Story telling begins at 1pm
– Feast begins at 2pm, CRCEC Gym
– Sponsored by Willow Cree Health - “Honouring our Youth” Round Dance
– 8pm start, CRCEC Gym
– MC: Rodney Ballantyne
– Stickman: “Wapan” Collin Eyahpaise
– Singers will be paid
– Midnight lunch provided
– Absolutely no drugs or alcohol allowed in the premises
– Sponsored by Willow Cree Health
Day 3 – Wednesday, February 20, 2019 “Sports Day”
- Skills Competition
– Hockey (1pm – 2;15pm), Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre. Categories: Fastest Skater, Accuracy Shooting, Passing Challenge, Hardest Shot
– Broomball (2:30pm – 4:30pm, Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre. Categories: Fastest Running with Broom and Ball, Accuracy Shooting, Passing Challenge, Farthest Glide
– Volleyball (1pm – 2:15pm), CRCEC Gym Court 1. Categories: Service Accuracy, Best Digger, Best Setter, Best Spiker
– Basketball (1pm – 2:15pm), CRCEC Gym Court 2. Categories: Best Slam Dunk, Fastest Runner while Dribbling, 3-Pointer Shooter, Farthest Shot
– Soccer (2:30pm – 345pm), CRCEC Gym. Categories: Fastest Runner, Accuracy Shooting, Best Defense, Best Tender
– Sponsored by the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation - Sporting Excellence Awards Banquet
– 6pm Supper
– CRCEC Gym
– Presentations
– Sponsored by the Willow Cree Gaming Authority
Day 4 – Thursday, February 21, 2019 “Wellness Day”
- Taking Care of YOUth
– 1pm to 4pm
– Veterans Hall
– Manicures, pedicures, haircuts, massages
– Talks on Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Sexual Health for Young Men & Women, Bullying Awareness Prevention and Social Media, Marijuana and Youth: DUIs, Possession Charges, and their impacts on the future of our youth
– Information Booths
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by Willow Cree Health - Meal and Talent Show
– 4:30pm start
– Veterans Hall
– 4:30pm – Chili-making contest
– 6:00pm – Jigging contest
– “Mini Me” contest
– Talent Show categories: Youth 17 and under; Adult Karaoke; Adult Professional
– Cash prizes!
– Sponsored by QBOWCFS
Day 5 – Friday, February 22, 2019 “Arts & Fun Day”
- Fine and Cultural Arts Development
– 1pm to 4pm
– Veterans Hall
– Voice lessons with Connie Mike
– Guitar lessons with Colton Mike
– Fiddle lessons with Dean Bernier
– Druming lessons with Garrett Gamble
– Photography lessons with Curtis Cameron
– Painting lessons with Brian Seesequasis
– Jigging lessons with Angel Prosper (Creeland Dancers)
– Hand drumming lessons with Rodney Ballantyne
– 45 minute sessions are introductory only
– Interest and numbers may require adjustment to the lessons
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by Leon’s Furniture - Children’s Festival
– 1pm to 4pm
– CRCEC Gym
– Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Balloons
– Baby Crawling contest
– Dancing contest
– Best Costume contest
– Cash prizes!
– Snacks provided
– Sponsored by Willow Cree Health - Much Music Video Dance Party
– 8pm – 1am
– Veterans Hall
– Canteen on-site
– Security on-site
– Prizes
– Sponsored by the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation - Youth Week Grand Prize Announcement
– $1000 Saskatoon Vacation includes: fuel, accommodation, meals, entertainment
– 9pm
– Veterans Hall
– Sponsored by Leon’s Furniture