42/ JULY 2021 THE RIDER


Mental Health Resource Empowers 4-H Youth Members to Take Charge of Their Own Mental Wellbeing


Ottawa, Ontario – June 23, 2021 – 4- H youth members across the country now have access to a new mental health activity kit called Unbox Your Mind as part of 4-H’s broader Healthy Living Initiative. This resource will empower youth to get to know them- selves better and find mental health practices and solutions that best fit their unique mental health needs. This initiative, which is a contin-


uation of 4-H Canada’s focus on sup- porting youth mental health and wellbeing, provides tools, support, and guidance for 4-H leaders, families, and youth members, as well as non-4- H families, groups, and youth, to be- come mental health champions. When it comes to mental health there is no “one size fits all” approach. Unbox Your Mind offers resource materials, tip sheets, hands-on activities, and strategies, providing youth with a va- riety of ways they can explore differ- ent tools and strategies to discover what works best for them. “Mental Health is more impor-


tant right now than ever. We know that youth, and their families, are looking


for ways to feel supported, meaning- fully connect with others, learn new skills and have fun,” said Shannon Benner, CEO, 4-H Canada. “4-H Canada is deeply committed to mak- ing sure youth have the tools and re- sources they need to manage today’s complicated world and be leaders in charting their own path to sustainable and positive mental health.” Cargill, a proud sponsor of 4-H


Canada and the Unbox Your Mind kit, is a strong advocate for mental health. “Good mental health is just as important as good physical health, and we’ve worked hard to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and ensure that our employees and their families have the tools, resources and support they need” said Jeff Vassert, President, Cargill Canada. “That’s why we’re so pleased to sup- port the work that 4-H Canada is doing to raise awareness of mental health issues and provide access to re- sources that will strengthen our com- munities. We believe these tools and resources are crucial


to ensure Canada’s next generation of agricul-


ture leaders are provided with the sup- port they need to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.” The Unbox Your Mind activity


kits were also supported by UFA and with funding from the Government of Canada. A generous donation was also made by the Turkey Farmers and Processors of Canada through The Wishbone Project. Clubs, whether completing ac-


tivities at the same time or independ- ently, and individuals can access the Activity Kits, with contents tailored to the type of recipient. Unbox Your Mind activity kits


can be found at 4-h-canada.ca/unbox- your-mind until June 30, 2021. The digital resource will be available for download at any time.


About 4-H Canada For over 100 years, 4-H Canada


has been one of the most highly re- spected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H in Canada has close to 23,500 members and more than 8,700 volunteer lead- ers. Our goal is to help young Canadi-


ans “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. We believe in nurturing respon- sible, caring and contribut-


ing youth leaders who are committed to positively im- pacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more


about 4-H Canada, please visit 4-h-canada.ca and fol- low our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.


Sport Canada Keeps The Gears Of


Equestrian Sport Turning With $1m Funding For 2021-2022


Ottawa, ON, June 18, 2021 – Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to thank Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) for its ongoing support of equestrian sport in Canada through $1,017,150 in funding for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. “The Government of Canada is proud


to support Equestrian Canada as it delivers services to athletes and coaches throughout the country,” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “This organization’s work ensures that ath- letes and coaches have the resources to reach their goals, compete at a world class level and continue to inspire Canadians.” Sport Canada has provided EC – and,


subsequently, equestrians nationwide – with this crucial funding annually for over 25 years through the Sport Support Pro- gram. The funds are enjoyed by participants of different disciplines, levels of competi- tion and geographic area through initiatives such as young rider programming, officials development, education, development


camps and support to the Canadian Eques- trian Team and major games. “More than ever, EC appreciates Sport


Canada’s continued commitment to eques- trian sport,” said Meg Krueger, EC CEO. “We at EC value their confidence in our ability to expand quality participation, as well as support an athlete pathway that can bring Canadians from pony classes all the way up to the Olympic or Paralympic podium.” Sport Canada further fuels the Cana-


dian equestrian landscape through key pro- grams such as the Athlete Assistance Program and International Single Sport Event – Hosting Program. EC is grateful for these additional opportunities that Sport Canada provides for facilities, athletes and coaches to access financial support. For more information regarding EC fi-


nancials, view EC’s annual audited finan- cial statements here. For information about how you can support EC programs and services, visit www.equestrian.ca/donate.


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