Achieving the Dream Through Education Communities
Help Us Achieve The Dream With A Donation Of $20 Or More Today! Your donation can support:
Indigenous Youth Need Your Support! – Providing indigenous youth with financial assistance to access their dream through education.
When you donate, you are giving more than money. You are providing Matawa youth with the means to realize their full potential and empower them to make life-changing choices that impact them and their community. By creating a bursary, you are offering them access to post-secondary education; when you support a fund, these dollars enhance their learning opportunities. When you provide resources for clothing, computers, sports equipment and art supplies, you are making a difference one student at a time!
Welcome back students!🍎✏️Welcome back!
We are so excited to kick off another wonderful school year! A reminder to all of our students, families, and community members: Tuesday, September 1st is officially the first day of school!
Here is what to expect for our opening week:
Tuesday, Sept 1 & Wednesday, Sept 2: Orientation days to help students get settled, meet their teachers, and adjust to the new school year.
Thursday, Sept 3: Regular scheduled classes begin!
All new and returning students will need to register for this school year. Visit our website to register online or come see us at the school between 9:00 - 3:30, Monday - Friday.
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📦 DONATION DROP-OFF STARTS TODAY! 📦
Doing some summer cleaning? Have gently used items collecting dust? We’d love to take them off your hands!
We are now accepting donations for the Achieving the Dream Through Education Community Yard Sale Fundraiser happening this Saturday! 🎉
📅 Donation Drop-Off: August 10–14
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 MECC Gym – 200 Lillie Street North
We’re accepting:
👕 Clothing
🧸 Toys & baby gear
🏠 Household items
🔧 Tools
⚽ Sporting goods
📦 And other gently used items!
Every donation helps support Achieving the Dream Through Education and our efforts to reach and support more Matawa students. ❤️
Have something to donate? Drop it off starting TODAY!
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Today, the Achieving the Dream Through Education Board of Directors traded the boardroom for community service, spending the day volunteering at Grace Place Thunder Bay
Our Board is made up of dedicated members from across the Matawa First Nations who continually put community first. It was inspiring to work alongside such a passionate group, giving their time, energy, and hearts in support of an organization that makes a meaningful difference in Thunder Bay.
A heartfelt thank you to Grace Place for welcoming us and for the incredible work you do every day to support those in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to lend a helping hand and learn more about the impact of your organization.
Miigwetch to our Board of Directors for your commitment, compassion, and willingness to serve.
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🛍️ Your Donations Can Make a Difference! 💙
Our Achieving the Dream Through Education Community Yard Sale Fundraiser is just around the corner, and we need your help!
We're looking for gently used donations to help make this event a success. Whether you're cleaning out a closet, garage, or basement, your unwanted items can help create new opportunities for Indigenous students across the Matawa First Nations.
We're accepting:
👕 Clothing
🏠 Household items
🧸 Toys & games
👶 Baby gear
🛠️ Tools
⚽ Sporting goods
📚 Books
✨ And other clean, gently used items in good working order.
📦 Donation Drop-Off
📅 August 10–14, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 MECC Gymnasium
200 Lillie Street North, Thunder Bay
🚫 Please note: We cannot accept broken items, used hygiene products, or anything that is not clean or in working order.
🏷️ Community Yard Sale
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 MECC Parking Lot (Rain location: MECC Gym)
Whether you donate, shop, or simply help spread the word, you'll be supporting Achieving the Dream Through Education and helping more Matawa students access scholarships, bursaries, and educational awards.
💙 Every donation matters. Every purchase makes a difference. Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Please share this post with your friends and family—we can't wait to see you on August 15!
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🫂Support Matawa First Nations Affected by the Northern Ontario Wildfires
Several Matawa First Nations have been deeply impacted by the ongoing wildfires. Families have been displaced, communities have been evacuated, and many children and youth are facing unimaginable challenges.
If you're looking for a way to help, please consider supporting one of these registered charities:
❤️ Gathering of Rivers Community Care
Providing emergency relief, essential supplies, wellness supports, and recovery assistance to Matawa First Nations communities.
🔗 Donate: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/148106
💙 Achieving the Dream Through Education
Helping children and youth by providing educational resources, school supplies, wellness initiatives, recreation opportunities, and other supports as they recover and rebuild.
🔗 Donate: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/148107
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. If you're unable to give, please consider sharing this post to help us reach others who can.
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⛳💛 Miigwetch to our Hole Sponsor, CRC Communications!
Thank you for joining us in making our 3rd Annual Achieving the Dream by Hitting the Green Golf Tournament a tremendous success.
Your generosity, alongside our dedicated sponsors, donors, and participants, helped us surpass our $60,000 goal and raise an incredible $65,500 in support of Matawa students.
Together, we are creating pathways for education, achievement, and future success.
Miigwetch for your valued partnership and support. 💛🏌️
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