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‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Learning Centre Kitsumkalum, BC

‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Learning Centre Kitsumkalum, BC. From Where It All Began: Our Salmon Run Story from 2007 to 2011 Power point created by Robert Vickers (student of NAGK) . Sun Run – 2007. Our school created a PE program that helped us train for the Vancouver 10km Sun Run

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‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Learning Centre Kitsumkalum, BC

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  1. ‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Learning Centre Kitsumkalum, BC From Where It All Began: Our Salmon Run Story from 2007 to 2011 Power point created by Robert Vickers (student of NAGK)

  2. Sun Run – 2007 • Our school created a PE program that helped us train for the Vancouver 10km Sun Run • 11 students participated in this Run • For some of us it was our first time away from home

  3. Sun Run – 2008 • 14 students & staff participated in the 2008 Sun Run as the final requirement for our PE 12 credit • Students and Staff came up with the idea to form Kitsumkalum In Action in 2008 to support activities which involve our community

  4. Sun Run 2009 • 17 students, staff & Kitsumkalum Band members participated in the 2009 Vancouver Sun Run

  5. Sun Run 2009 Cont. • Our Dilemma: The Vancouver Sun Run was very expensive and many of us students felt that we had to do a lot of fundraising, which interfered with our studies. • Also, when we were in Vancouver we were missing their children and families...often wishing that they could share in this wonderful experience with us. • Our Solution: The students & staff created a local event called the SalmonRun... • together with Kitsumkalum community members we planned the 1st SalmonRun for July 12th 2009 – hoping that it would become an annual event

  6. 1st SalmonRun – July 2009 • We worked hard to plan this event • We decided on a logo & medal categories • We mapped out a run route through the community • We started making investments for future runs... we purchased Signs & Banners

  7. EVENT DAY 2009 • Runners & Spectators from far & wide • Great wild salmon BBQ • Elders Route, 5km, 10km • Sponsors, Medals & Prizes • All Ages & Abilities

  8. National Aboriginal Role Model • Suzette Amaya – Aboriginal Radio Producer

  9. Event for all Ages & Abilities • Elders • Parents with babies

  10. Merchandise for sale:T-SHIRTS AND BANDANAS

  11. 2nd ANNUAL SalmonRun • June 26th, 2010 • New investments for future runs... • Folding Tables • Water stations complete with: • Tents • Chairs • Water Pumps

  12. National Aboriginal Role Models 2010 • Marlena Joseph • Krista Alec

  13. 2010 Participation • Individuals & Teams • # of Runners Increased • 131 in 2009/243 in 2010

  14. T-Shirts, Hats & Ribbons

  15. 3rd annual & beyond • INVEST IN • Traffic control & radios • Safety equipment • Event tents • BBQ Grill • Traditional sign posting • Benches • Lighting on trail

  16. Year round trail maintenance • Increased community participation • Team and individual photos • Timing equipment • Celebrity Role model • Entertainment • Award Dinner

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