Teaching Canoeing Skills in Pikangikum
Posted by Jim Dawson
on Jun 20, 2014
Rotarians Jim and Marjorie Dawson recently visited the northern reserve of Pikangikum First Nation (north of Red Lake, Ontario) to continue the association that RC Norfolk Sunrise has with the school programs. Jim and Marjorie, who are experienced canoeists, helped teach two classes of students, Grade 6-7 and Grade 11-12 on a flat water canoeing certification course, a part of the outdoor program that Rotary is supporting aimed at giving students the skills to be guides and outfitters. “It was very rewarding to see students , whom at the start of the week were not sure which end of the canoe was which, doing a a short paddle against a strong wind at the end of the three days- they really came a long way in a short time” said Marjorie.
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Download the website sponsorship guide