EventSince Gail Hamamoto became CEO, Special Olympics Canada has been working to establish its first Nunavut chapter. The plan includes October coach‑training at the RPAN conference, a search for sponsorship and government funding, free vision, hearing, dental and mental‑health screenings through a network of 4,000 specialists, and hopes that athletes will eventually compete in national games.
Special Olympics Canada is moving to launch a chapter in Nunavut, beginning October training of local coaches, seeking funding from sponsors and the government, and offering free health services, with hopes that Nunavut athletes will compete at national games.
Special Olympics Canada is launching its first Nunavut chapter after a year‑long effort, training coaches at the RPAN conference and seeking funding from sponsors and government to provide sport, health services and Inuit games for athletes with disabilities in the Arctic territory.
