Traditional Drummers Russell, Arlen and Leo from Pukatawagan in Jerusalem, Israel

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    Rich with the Spirit's WORD

Joe A. Ross School of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation has taken the challenge set forth by Principal Derek Fontaine. Derek has always been involved in the community by providing the students of Joe A. Ross opportunities to reach their potential in hockey and goals they set for themselves to succeed. When we approached Derek about the possibility of Joe A. Ross sponsoring a school in Rwanda, his response was immediate and very positive. He talked to his staff and convinced 45 people to contribute to an orphanage for the whole school year. That means on each payday they give anywhere from $ 5.00 to $ 20.00 per pay check. This may not seem like much to us but to the people of Rwanda it is a question of whether or not a child can get an education. Through this giving there is a school in Rwanda, called “Hope for Tomorrow” school and with the generous giving of Joe A. Ross they are able to provide the children of the area of Kigali an education which otherwise would be out of reach.
Thank you Joe A. Ross,
From all of us at Northern Connections.