OSHAT opens the first free sports equipment center in an authentic environment

The first equipment center was opened as part of the district's perimeter program in an indigenous setting. A wide range of high quality sports equipment is provided free of charge to the Innu community.

An investment of over $15,000 was made possible by two partners. Director of Loisir et Sport Côte-Nord, Pierre Lebroux and Entertainment Director of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam, Kenny Fontaine, officially opened the new service on Tuesday morning. Materials were selected after consultation.

“We are proud to open this Equipment Center. It has become a dedicated place to explore and enjoy the sport, where every enthusiast will find the resources to discover new disciplines and excel themselves,” announced Kenny Fontaine.

Simple loan

“Loisir et Sport Côte-Nord has long worked in partnership with indigenous communities. We have found it important that its residents have access to free loans for sports equipment. The partnership with Uashat is a continuation of our involvement in making sports activities accessible,” states the CEO of Loisir et Sport Côte-Nord. URLS Côte-Nord Pierre Lebroux.

The central office is located at 132 rue Montagnais. You can borrow materials there as easily as renting a book from the library. All loans are completely free. After consultation with OSHAT representatives, available materials specifically address community needs.

The Circonflex program before opening at the unit's gym and sporting activities in Quebec was implanted in 17 regions with the financing of the ministry responsible for sport, loisir and air support, Isabelle Charest and the divisions of summer months. the field. There are now 13 central equipment centers on the North Shore, including the Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier and Sept-Îles libraries.