Sports & Recreation - www.kfn72.com

Kahkewistahaw is proud to offer sports related events and skill development opportunities to our members. Participating in sports is good for physical and mental health. Sports help develop leadership skills and equip athletes with the ability to set goals and build character. Participating in sports can lead to higher self-esteem and better social interaction. It also fosters physical activity and a positive lifestyle.

Past Events

Twilight drive-in movie theater
Community gatherings (feasts, etc.)
Monthly game nights (board games, cards)
Movie nights
Family swimming (passes available)
Sledding & weiner roasts
Kahkewistahaw Winterfest
Ice fishing derbies
Off-reserve excursions:
- Golfing (Last Oak Golf Course)
- Fairs, exhibitions (Yorkton, Regina, Saskatoon, etc.)
- Sporting events (Yorkton Terriors, Melville Millionaires, Regina Pats, Ochapowace Thunder, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Saskatchewan Rush)

Ball Teams

Kahkewistahaw ball teams has grown in numbers over the years. This year we sent our teams to Tony Cote Summer Games in Saskatoon and to the FSIN Youth Treaties.

Please encourage your children to stay active. It builds discipline, resilience, teamwork and confidence. Financial assistance may be available.

Other Sports Activities

The KFN Sports & Recreation program takes advantage of opportunities as they aris.

Youth & community golf program at Last Oak golf course
FSIN minor softball youth & adult teams
8 week fitness challenges
Cross Fit K20 foundation classes
Archery Clinics
Equine Assisted Learning
Community Swimming passes (Yorkton Gallagher)
Hiking Club
2020 Halloween Excursions
Adult Boot Camp

Recreation Financial Assistance

As per the Kahkewistahaw recreation policy financial assistance is available for Kahkewistahaw band members (youth and adults) under the Sports, Culture & Recreation Program. Financial assistance will be payable per fiscal year (April 1st to March 31st). Requests must be made by filling out the Application form and emailing it to sports@kahkewistahaw.com, please ensure to follow all directions on the form. You can request a copy of the application form to be emailed, mailed, faxed or can pick it up at the governance centre; or you can download the form by clicking the button below.

Youth Recreation Assistance: Band member youth (under 18 years) are eligible to receive financial assistance for their sports and cultural requirements to a maximum of $500 per year.
Adult Recreation Assistance: Band member adults (19 years and over) are eligible to receive up to $250 per year for their sports and cultural requirements.
Elite Athlete Assistance: Band members who compete at an Elite level in their sports are eligible for assistance up to $2000.00.

All financial assistance requests must be made by completely filling in the application form. The completed forms can be faxed to (306) 696-3201 or emailed to sports@kahkewistahaw.com. You can request a copy of the application form to be emailed, mailed, faxed or can pick it up at the band office; or you can download the form by clicking the button below.

You must provide proof of membership by submitting your Treaty card or letter from the Kahkewistahaw Membership Clerk.

If you have already received assistance prior to the ratified policy, you must provide receipts and/or proof of expenditures to access any additional assistance. PROVIDE RECEIPTS!

Financial assistance will be as follows:

Cheque will be made payable to the organization; or

In the case of reimbursement, a cheque will be made to the applicant upon submission of a current receipt (within 2 weeks of purchases).

Eligible payments include:

Sports Equipment

Pow-wow Regalia

Registration Fees (camp, league, dance classes)

Please contact us before purchase. If you are unsure if you will be eligible for financial assistance.

Please Note: Applying for financial assistance does not guarantee approval.

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