25 different members that live on the Waywayseecappo First Nation are getting some brand new hockey equipment.
Through an initiative by Hockey Manitoba and Bauer Hockey called the 'Hockey Equipment Relief Program', the Manitoba First Nations Police Service is handing out 75 combined sets of equipment to three communities they serve, one of which is Waywayseecappo.
The set includes a helmet, gloves, a stick, and new skates.
Jo-Ann Helgason is the Crime prevention coordinator for MFNPS and she says being a part of this initiative is a thrill.
"Our police officers are feeling great because they have the chance to do something so positive in their line of work," said Helgason. "It's all about building community connections. Parents are feeling so great for their children that are receiving a new set of equipment."
The equipment is being given to kids aged 4-12. They have already presented some of the equipment as seen above; however, they will wait until hockey activities can resume in the province before handing out the rest of the equipment.
"When the communities found out about this, they were extremely pleased and surprised," ended Helgason. "This is a huge thing. It's such a positive thing in a time where so many are stressed."
