Healing Through Hockey
Service Description
Blue Buffalo Lodge Hockey Academy 3-Day Clinic Blue Buffalo Lodge Hockey Academy 3 day hockey program. Hockey is a life practice; develop team work, teach how to listen, to work together, build confidence, and to practice and be good at something. Bring an elder in and talk about the traditional ways, team building, cultural grounding. Mentor and introduce their heroes. We address the challenges of getting off the reserve to pursuit their dreams. Off-ice nutrition, physical fitness, goals setting. At Blue Buffalo Lodge Hockey Academy, we believe hockey is more than a sport - it's a path to personal growth, leadership, and cultural strength. Through our immersive 3 day program, we teach life skills on and off the ice, grounded in Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and mentorship. We grow as a team, through our culture, by putting in the work on and off the ice, by believing in our dreams, and in each other. Hockey as a Life Practice Ages: 7 to 12. Program Highlights On-Ice Development ~ Teamwork & Communication. ~ Building confidence through skill development. ~ Practice habits that lead to success. ~ Learning to be a coachable player. Off-Ice Growth ~ Goal setting & vision building. ~ Physical fitness & nutrition for athletes. ~ Team building exercises. ~ Group discussions and reflection. Cultural Grounding ~ Elder: Traditional wisdom & life lessons. ~ Storytelling: Understanding life journeys and overcoming obstacles. ~ Cultural Teachings: Identity, pride, and resilience. ~ Connecting Youth to their heroes and role models. Mentorship Matters ~ Sharing Stories of those who left the reserve to chase their dreams. ~ Honest conversations about challenges and triumphs. ~ Creating pathways forward – together. To book this service, please contact us directly.
