DEPARTMENT NEWS
Pathfinders Take On “Good Neighbour” Challenge to Build Athletic Field
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his spring, Alberta Pathfinder Clubs are not just taking on a challenge, they’re taking on a mission. Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) has never had an athletic field, and our Pathfinders are going to change that. With COVID-19 hitting Indigenous communities especially hard, the neglected outdoor athletic area of MANS, our Conference school, needs to be brought up to the standard all parents want for their kids: a level field where kids can run and develop physical skills and a life-long enjoyment of wholesome, outdoor activity. It’s essential that students be able to fully engage in outdoor activity without fear or risk injury due to potholes and unsafe playing fields. “The MANS Athletics Field project gave us (Pathfinders) an opportunity to help our neighbours, support
the church's objective of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people and be Jesus's hands and feet,” says Sophie Sibanda, Executive Area Coordinator — Pathfinders/ Youth. “We’re excited to be a part of this project!” Alberta Pathfinders of all ages are looking beyond a fundraising project that benefits them directly. As they look out
Kiya, age 7.
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for and share with their neighbours in Maskwacis, our children and youth are internalizing the Gospel principals that Pathfinder clubs are founded on. Please be generous in you gifts and words of support for our Pathfinders and their leaders as they show in a tangible way that every child matters. — By Lynn McDowell, Director of Planned Giving Aerial visual of the rough field as per November, 2021.
Area to be developed with your contributions.
Kiya's photo by Dean Ward Highview Photo
