Fusion Spirit Foundation
Providing opportunities for Indigenous youth to learn and play the sport of lacrosse.
Our Mission
Lacrosse was a gift to us from the Creator as a medicine game for healing the people. It is a game of respect, integrity, honesty and trust; the four pillars that our foundation is built on. We created the not-for-profit Fusion Spirit Foundation to help Indigenous youth gain opportunities to learn and play the medicine game.
More information can be obtained from director@fusionspiritfoundation.com about our programs and initiatives.
Our Initiatives
Lacrosse Equipment Grant
Families can apply for our Lacrosse Equipment Grant. We will provide families with sport-appropriate, and safe, protective equipment and sticks for their child to use.
Community Equipment Grant
Any community member can apply for our Community Equipment Grant. Once approved, we will bring in a coaching staff and provide the equipment necessary to run clinics with the goal to develop a sustainable program for the community.
Scholarships
Families can apply to receive a scholarship to participate in our travel program. Our scholarships provide opportunities for children to play on a high performance team, travel to NCAA recruiting tournaments and guide players and their families through the recruitment process.
Mentorship
By establishing sustainable programs we are creating a framework for young athletes to gain valuable life skills such as: responsibility, accountability and teamwork, through participation in lacrosse.
How You Can Help
With your help, we can reach our goal of providing an avenue for Indigenous youth to play the medicine game. We will create sustainable programs within Indigenous communities to develop a cycle of learning, skill development, mentorship and growth. 100% of your donation directly goes to funding our initiatives.
Take Action
Interested in sponsoring a program, volunteering or donating used, good condition lacrosse equipment? Please email Kevin at kevin@fusionwestlacrosse.com.
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How To Get Involved
- WEAR ORANGE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS
- SUPPORT INDIGENOUS-OWNED BUSINESSES
- SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL INDIGENOUS EATERIES
- JOIN A FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP HOSTED BY INDIGENOUS TOURISM BC
AND LEARN ABOUT INDIGENOUS ARTS, CULTURE AND HONOURING WELLNESS - SUPPORT INDIGENOUS AUTHORS
- EDUCATE YOURSELF BY TAKING A FREE ONLINE COURSE LIKE
INDIGENOUS CANADA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA - RE-SHARE INDIGENOUS CONTENT TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND SPARK CONVERSATION
- READ THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION’S FINAL REPORT AND THE 94 CALLS TO ACTION
- READ THE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS FINAL REPORT
- FIND OUT WHAT INDIGENOUS LANDS YOU LIVE ON
- DONATE TO THE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVOR FUND
Programs
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc
8-Week Youth Lacrosse Program
Incorporating Shuswap Nation and Tk'emlups te Secwepemc culture, traditions, knowledge, and teachings through an 8-week lacrosse-based program.
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* The program is free! Limited space available, please register early.
* If you can, please bring a helmet (lacrosse or hockey), gloves (lacrosse or hockey) and a lacrosse stick. During registration please let us know if you will need to borrow equipment.
Questions or comments, please email director@fusionspiritfoundation.com.
This project was funded in part by a grant from viaSport, the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada. ISPARC, Kamloops Minor Lacrosse and our generous donors aided in making this program possible.
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