UPDATE (Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.): The trip is now full. Miigwech for your interest!
UPDATE (Monday, February 23, 2026): Today is the final day to submit your name for the PWHL Trip!
If you have already registered, you will receive confirmation for your spot. We currently have 11 spots remaining, which will now be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as we aim to fill all available spaces.
To claim your spot:
email [email protected] or call 705-753-3312
UPDATE (Thursday, February, 19, 2026): Spots are still available for the PWHL Trip! Priority will now be given to NFN Seniors, with remaining spaces open to NFN Families.
Registration has been extended. To sign up, email [email protected] or call 705-753-3312.
If more than 50 people register, a Facebook Live draw will be held on Monday, February, 23, 2026.
Game Details:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa ON
7 p.m.
NFN Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for a special trip to honour Ellie Penasse and her lasting impact on women’s hockey.
From NFN, Ellie emerged as a courageous trailblazer whose determination helped reshape the landscape for Indigenous girls in hockey. At a time when opportunities for female players were scarce, Ellie often had to dress and play like the boys. Her resilience and passion pushed through barriers across Turtle Island, creating space for Indigenous girls who dreamed of being part of the sport. Today, her influence continues to inspire future generations.
Ellie will be honoured at the PWHL game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at TD Place (1015 Bank St., Ottawa ON at 7 p.m.), in recognition of the path she helped carve. On the same evening, the Nbisiing Redhawks Drum Group has been invited to perform an opening drum ceremony before the game. The Nbisiing Emiigaazwaad Hockey Team has also been invited to stand alongside Ellie on this special occasion.
Registration Details:
- Registration opens Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
- Registration closes Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
- A Facebook Live draw will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 on the NFN Administration Facebook Page to announce selected participants.
Trip Information:
- There are 50 spots available, with each participant is able to bring one guest (plus one).
- Participants and their guest will share a hotel room.
- The bus will depart Garden Village at 9 a.m. and do a pick-up in Duchesnay for 9:30 a.m.
- The bus will depart Ottawa at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
To Register, Contact: [email protected] or call 705-753-3312
For any questions, reach out to:
Jon Watson
Recreation Activator
[email protected]
705-753-3312
