Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Drawing new skiers to cross-country skiing through outreach

Wostawea provides community outreach programs to draw more people into cross-country skiing, with an emphasis on people and groups who might not otherwise have the means or be aware of this outdoor activity. A team of dedicated volunteer coaches are involved and we provide ski gear free of charge to participants in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Please get in touch with Toon Pronk if you would like to get involved and if you have new ideas for outreach.

Here is a list of our outreach initiatives:

  • Newcomers to Canada: Launched in 2019, this is a learn to ski program in partnership with the Multi-Cultural Association of Fredericton. This program has introduced over 300 newcomers from over 20 countries of origin to skiing.
  • Under One Sky: Launched in 2022, this program is an introduction to cross-country skiing for Indigenous people. This program engages kindergarten children, their teachers, and families.
  • Kehkimin Language School: Launched in 2023, this is a cross-country skiing activity for Indigenous children ages 4-7 years, and their teachers from the Kehkimin Language School that is based at Killarney Lake Park.
  • 2SLGBTQ+: This initiative began in 2024 to draw in people of this community to a safe and inclusive space to learn about cross-country skiing and enjoy the outdoors.
  • University Students: This initiative began in 2024 to invite local university students to try cross-country skiing.