b'COMMUNITY PROFILEChief Lorraine CobinessThe Kenora Chiefs Advisory has partnered with the Jays Care Founda-ALDERVILLE TRADING POSTtion, the philanthropic arm of the Gas, Cigarettes, Convenience, Clothing, Antiques and More! Toronto Blue Jays, to create the KCA Jays Care Kenora Rookie League. Niisaachewan, along with a handful of other Treaty 3 communities, has its own rookie baseball team for youth 18 and under. While the games can get competi-tive, thats not the most important part, says Cobiness. In addition to playing games, the players also participate in a point system, where teams earn points by getting the community involved. For every game, if you have all your people coming out, youre hosting a BBQ, you got Chief and Council coming to help, theres points for that, she says. Its not about who wins its NEEJEES NATURAL MEDICINEabout who gets your people out.Fresh Baked Goods Available in Store, Great Prices! Drop in and See us! At the end of the season, the team with the most points wins a trip to Toronto to catch a Blue Jays game. Cobiness wants to see other commun-ities adopt the point system, and she is hoping to create a nationwide Indigenous rookie league. Cobiness is pleased with the prog-ress she has made as Chief, and pledges to continue to support the people of Niisaachewan. Im proud of where weve come from, because this used to be such an unstable community, to now, were reputable, says Cobiness.I always say that Dalles is okay; were not perfect, but were okay, and as long as we can support every activity that puts (our youths) needs first, thats Please contact ALDERVILLE TRADING POST what weve got to do. for more information at 905-352-2915|email: tpost2915@gmail.com50l ISSUE 1 2019C hIEfS ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazInE'