Jackpine Paddle
Starting in the summer of 2020, Jackpine Paddle has partnered with Ayalik Expeditions to offer Inuit youth, boys and girls 14-15, the opportunity to participate in two-week canoe expeditions. Over the last 8 years, they have also offered canoe safety training & youth canoe trips with the following organizations: Dehcho First Nations (canoe safety training & canoe trip from Fort Simpson to Wrigley); Łutsel K’e Dene First Nations (youth canoe and kayak safety training); Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (annual training & trips for youth since 2020); Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government (training in support of community led canoe trips); and Kátł’odeeche Fırst Natıon (training & youth canoe trip on the Kátł’odeh – Hay River).