What We Do
The Sports, Culture, Youth & Recreation (SCYR) Department provides opportunities for youth to participate in sports, recreation, cultural programming, and leadership development.
sports programming
Providing opportunities for youth to participate in hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, athletics, beach volleyball, & other organized sports.
recreation programs
Offering recreational activities that encourage creativity, participation, and lifelong learning, including weekly beading, ribbon skirt making, and hide tanning.
cultural programming
Supporting cultural learning through annual cultural events, Pow Wow singing, and opportunities to learn from Elders.
youth development
Creating opportunities for youth to build confidence, leadership skills, and represent Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation both within the community and beyond.
coaching & leadership
Providing coaching clinics and Aboriginal Coaching Modules that support coaches, volunteers, and community leaders.
inclusive programming
Supporting inclusive initiatives such as Building Bridges, which provides programming for Two-Spirit and gender-diverse youth.
Our Responsibilities
Our Responsibilities
sports
sports
- Hockey
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Athletics
- Beach Volleyball
Recreation
Recreation
- Weekly Beading
- Ribbon Skirt Making
- Hide Tanning
Cultural
activities
Cultural
activities
- Annual Cultural Week
- Evening Pow Wow Singing
- Elder-Led Activities
- Building Bridges Program focusing on two-spirit students
Community
events
Community
events
- FSIN Youth Sporting Events
- First Nations Tony Cote Summer & Winter Games
- Aboriginal Coaching Modules
Sports
- Hockey
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Athletics
- Beach Volleyball
Recreation
- Weekly Beading
- Ribbon Skirt Making
- Hide Tanning
Cultural
activities
- Annual Cultural Week
- Evening Pow Wow Singing
- Elder-Led Activities
- Building Bridges Program focusing on two-spirit students
Community
events
- FSIN Youth Sporting Events
- First Nations Tony Cote Summer & Winter Games
- Aboriginal Coaching Modules
Our Purpose
The Sports, Culture, Youth & Recreation Department (SCYR) is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for youth to participate in sports, recreation, and cultural programming. By creating positive experiences that encourage teamwork, healthy lifestyles, leadership, and cultural connection, the department helps young people grow both personally and within the community. SCYR also provides opportunities for youth to represent Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation through local, regional, and provincial sporting events while promoting cultural learning through traditional activities and community celebrations.
Sports
Encouraging participation, teamwork, skill development, and healthy competition through organized sports.
Culture
Promoting Cree culture and traditions through community events, traditional teachings, and cultural programming.
Recreation
Providing engaging recreational activities that support healthy, active lifestyles for youth.
Building bridges
This is a program focused on two-spirited students.
office location
contact info
Contact person
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SCYR Coordinator
Sonny Laviolette -
Email
slaviolette@beardysband.com -
Phone Us
639-426-0108
office hours
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Mon-Fri
9am-5pm -
Sat-Sun
Closed -
Stat Holidays
Closed
our crew
director
Fenton Favel
SCYR COORDINATOR
Sonny Laviolette
Coordinator
Josette Baldhead
Arena MAnager
Clayton Mandes