Do Right, Win Right: How to be a Leading Organization Through Aboriginal Sport Development

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1 Do Right, Win Right: How to be a Leading Organization Through Aboriginal Sport Development Alwyn Morris, Chair, Aboriginal Sport Circle Richard Way, CEO, Sport for Life Society

3 The Issue Not enough Aboriginal participation in sport and physical activity Not enough Aboriginal participation in Canadian national teams and throughout high performance sport

4 Workshop Purpose/Objectives To highlight key actions to address inclusion of Aboriginal populations in sport and physical activity To address how sport leaders can take action to address under-representation of Aboriginal athletes

5 POLLING QUESTION Do you know the difference between Indigenous, Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Status Indian? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, very clearly

6 POLLING QUESTION Whose land are we on today? 1. Salish 2. Cree 3. Mohawk

7 POLLING QUESTION According to the 2011 National Household Survey, what percentage of Canadian youth (ages 15-24) are Aboriginal? % % %

8 POLLING QUESTION According to the 2011 National Household Survey, what percentage of the total Manitoba population did Aboriginal People account for? % % % % %

9 POLLING QUESTION Are you familiar with Aboriginal history and colonization? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, very clearly

10 Group Discussion: Barriers Identify one barrier that you think Aboriginal people face in the participation in sport or the pursuit of sport excellence. 5 minutes to write it on a sticky note and post it on the wall. 5 0

11 Statistics Obesity in Canada remains higher in Aboriginal populations compared with non-aboriginal populations (2007/08 CCHS) Differences are statistically significant in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec 25.7% of Aboriginal adults and 6.7% of youth aged (excluding First Nations on-reserve) were estimated to be obese on the basis of self-reported height and weight data 4,700 participants competed in 14 sports at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games in Cowichan, BC

12 POLLING QUESTION Do you know the participation rate of Aboriginals in your sport? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, definitely

13 POLLING QUESTION Approximately what percentage of the participants/athletes in your sport organization are Aboriginal? 1. None 2. < 25% % 4. > 50% 5. All 6. I don t know

14 POLLING QUESTION Have you worked directly with an Aboriginal participant/athlete in your sport role? 1. No 2. Unsure 3. Yes

15 POLLING QUESTION How many of the Calls to Action within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report (TRC) are related to Sport and Reconciliation? I am not familiar with the TRC

17 Prime Minister

18 TRC Calls to Action Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway p.6 87 We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.

19 TRC Calls to Action 88 We call upon all levels of government to take action to ensure long-term Aboriginal athlete development and growth, and continued support for the North American Indigenous Games, including funding to host the games and for provincial and territorial team preparation and travel.

TRC Calls to Action 89 We call upon the federal government to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring that policies to promote physical activity as a

20 TRC Calls to Action 89 We call upon the federal government to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring that policies to promote physical activity as a fundamental element of health and well-being, reduce barriers to sports participation, increase the pursuit of excellence in sport, and build capacity in the Canadian sport system, are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples.

21 TRC Calls to Action 90 We call upon the federal government to ensure that national sports policies, programs, and initiatives are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples, including, but not limited to, establishing: i. In collaboration with provincial and territorial governments, stable funding for, and access to, community sports programs that reflect the diverse cultures and traditional sporting activities of Aboriginal peoples. ii. An elite athlete development program for Aboriginal athletes. iii. Programs for coaches, trainers, and sports officials that are culturally relevant for Aboriginal peoples. iv. Anti-racism awareness and training programs.

22 TRC Calls to Action 91 We call upon the officials and host countries of international sporting events such as the Olympics, Pan Am, and Commonwealth games to ensure that Indigenous peoples territorial protocols are respected, and local Indigenous communities are engaged in all aspects of planning and participating in such events.

23 TRC Calls to Action Tell stories of Aboriginal athletes Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway leading to a vibrant well funded NAIG Amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to reduce barriers and increase # of HP athletes National sports policies, programs, and initiatives are inclusive Indigenous peoples are engaged and the territorial protocols are respected

24 Group Discussion: What CAN you do? Think of two opportunities that you could do differently in your program to be more inclusive of Aboriginal participants. 5 minutes to discuss at tables. 5 0

25 Awareness

26 Appreciating the Protocol (Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Workbook p.10) Take time to learn about the culture of the individual and the community Speak with the elders and learn the community s protocol and traditions Find ways to include the cultural aspect in your program Introduce ceremonies, song and dance as a way of celebrating achievement or honouring guests Learn about and honour the protocol of host community when you travel

27 Resources

29 DRAFT IN CONSULTATION PHASE

31 Education Opportunities Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Presentation or Workshop Aboriginal Coaching Modules Workshop Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Sport Organization Workshop Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Community Workshop GEN7 HIGH FIVE (train the trainer in development)

32 The Holistic Model From the Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway (p.8) In Aboriginal culture, the circle is an important symbol of unity and equality where all parts are essential to the whole. The Holistic Model is an adaptation of the medicine wheel and reflects the different traditional teachings and interpretations from the many nations found throughout Canada. We use the Holistic Model to represent the four main aspects of each person in their development as participants and athletes: Physical, Cultural, Mental (intellectual & emotional) and Spiritual in a community and sport environment.

34 POLLING QUESTION In general, does your sport organization have policies or strategies for being inclusive? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, very clearly

35 POLLING QUESTION Does your organization have specific policies or strategies around the inclusion of Aboriginal participants? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, very clearly

36 POLLING QUESTION Have you done any training to be more inclusive of Aboriginal peoples in your program? 1. No, not really 2. Yes, through the Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway 3. Yes, through the Aboriginal Coaching Modules 4. Yes, I have done some other training

37 Group Discussion: What WILL You Do? Write one or two specific examples of what you WILL do to be more inclusive of Aboriginal participants/athletes in your program. 5 minutes to write it on a sticky note, sign it with your name and organization, and post it on the wall. 5 0

38 POLLING QUESTION Have you ever worked with the Aboriginal Sport Circle? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, definitely

39 POLLING QUESTION Have you ever worked with Sport for Life? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, definitely

40 POLLING QUESTION Have you ever worked with a Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body? 1. No, not really 2. Somewhat 3. Yes, definitely

43 Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle Aboriginal Sport Circle NWT Sport Nunavut Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle of Newfoundland and Labrador Aboriginal Sport Circle of Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Mi kmaw Youth, Recreation & Active Circle for Living New Brunswick Mi kmaw Maliseet Sport and Recreation Circle First Peoples Sport and Recreation Circle of the Eastern Door and the North Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario Manitoba Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Council Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Sport, Culture and Recreation Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta) Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council of BC

45 Group Discussion: Assessing Progress Write one example of how you would evaluate progress in the inclusion of Aboriginal participants/athletes in your program. 5 minutes to write it on a sticky note and post it on the wall. 5 0

46 POLLING QUESTION Are you interested in receiving more information? 1. Yes, immediately 2. Maybe in the future 3. Not at this time 4. No thanks

47 POLLING QUESTION Have you attended an Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Workshop? 1. Yes 2. No

48 POLLING QUESTION Are you interested in attending an an Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development Pathway Workshop? 1. Yes, immediately 2. Maybe in the future 3. Not at this time 4. No thanks

49 POLLING QUESTION Are you interested in hosting an Aboriginal Coaching Modules workshop? 1. Yes, immediately 2. Maybe in the future 3. Not at this time 4. No thanks

50 POLLING QUESTION How applicable was this workshop to your work? 1. Very applicable 2. Somewhat applicable 3. Not at all applicable

51 POLLING QUESTION How would you rate this workshop? 1. Fantastic 2. Comme si, comme ca 3. I wish I had gone to a different session!

Key Websites www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca www.

52 Key Websites

53 Thank You / Merci! Contact: For information on resources and workshops contact: Emily Rand emily@sportforlife.ca Alwyn Morris: amorris@morrismohawk.com Richard Way: richard@sportforlife.ca

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