Christ-Mish Project
Send Christmas Gifts to students in
Mishkeegogamang, Ontario
Mishkeegogamang is an Ojibway band government,
located a 20 hour drive north of Toronto.
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We partner with True North Partnership, who work to meet the needs identified within that community, with the goal of building bridges of understanding and beginning the journey of true reconciliation.
Our Story
The CHRIST-Mish Project began in September 2022 when Altona Road Community Church partnered with True North Partnership to provide 30 filled backpacks for some of the children and youth of the Mishkeegogamang First Nation as Christmas gifts. In 2023, in partnership with other churches on our District, we were able to provide 100 filled backpacks.
Most recently, each backpack contained a comic book of the Christmas story and needed items, along with personal Christmas greetings and a small Christmas treat. (In 2023, those needed items were identified as hoodies, socks, pencil crayons and pencil cases.) As well, we were able to send 350 pairs of ski gloves/mitts with candy canes for all of the children, and 10 New Testaments (First Nations edition) and handcrafted nativity scenes for the teachers and classrooms of the Missabay school.
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In 2025 new needs have been identified! Your donations will cover the cost of purchasing the necessary supplies for the children and youth of the Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
Get Involved
If you’d like to receive more information about how your local church can participate, please contact Pastor Carrie Tweedle at Altona Road Community Church.
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(If your local church isn’t interested in participating at this time, you may still choose to make a donation.)
Timeline
Mid August
Info will be emailed out to all churches who have indicated interest, with a timeline and all required resources attached.
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Sept - October 13
Each local church will accept monetary donations, distributing the Christmas greeting cards for individuals to add their personal greetings.
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Report giving to Pastor Carrie by October 13.
November 15
1-2 volunteers from each local church/organization attend the packing party
Sat. Nov. 15, 10 am - 12 pm,
Altona Connect Church.