youth of yesterday
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Presentation on an event to gather and increase social/mental health amongst elders in the region.TRANSCRIPT
Youth of Yesterday
Slideshow PresentationPrepared by: Cllr. Jennifer Constant
YOUTH OF YESTERDAY On July 12, 2014 an event was planned for
elders of Mattagami First Nation and Gogama The goal of the event was to provide a
gathering for residents aged 55+ an opportunity to socialize with each other
A supper & dance was hosted in Mattagami 75 people attended the event Sponsorship was provided by Mattagami First
Nation, IAMGOLD, and Wabun Health Services An organizer and a group of volunteers, two
high school & a few elementary students helped during the event or with decorating
THE INVITATION
THE EVENT
MISS MATTAGAMIJANELLE MCKAY-GOLINOWSKIHELPING OUT
MEETING NEW & OLD FRIENDS
The Youth of Yesterday who stayed until the end of the dance got together for a group picture!
THANK YOU, MERCI, CHI-MIIGWETCH To all those who came out for the
supper, and those who stayed around for the dance
To the volunteers, and staff who helped out with the different aspects of the event
To the sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible
I sincerely hope that this event provided a great experience, a social venue, and most of all I hope it provided smiles, laughter and fun!