QUARTERLY REPORT Northwest Region August 2013

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1 Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council QUARTERLY REPORT Northwest Region August 2013 The following provides a summary of Northwest Regional activities conducted throughout the summer by the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council. Through sport, recreation and physical activity, participating youth gain an understanding of the benefits of living healthy, active lifestyles while developing enhanced self-esteem, self-confidence and life skills that translate into positive life choices. Stronger youth- physically, mentally, emotionally -Regional Engagement Meeting Attendee U17 Aboriginal Team BC Soccer Team Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

2 1. Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinators The Partners Council hired Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators, one for each of the six regions, fulfilling a core priority (as established within the Partners Council s Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy) to build capacity at the regional level. For the first time, a Sport and Active Living Leadership youth is employed as a Regional Coordinator for the Northwest Region. The primary role of the Regional Coordinators is to plan, coordinate and administer regional programs that advance the Regional Action Plan and promote the Partners Council s province-wide programs and initiatives. Adam Prytula Northwest Region - Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator Office Location: 1188 Main Street PO Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: Fax: Regional Engagement, Planning and Program Delivery The Partners Council s commitment to regional engagement has been the distinguishing feature of the ASRPA Strategy. The regional engagement process was designed to be credible, open and representative, demonstrating the commitment of the Partners Council to supporting a strong, sustained level of direct community/regional involvement with the implementation of the Strategy. On May 16 th, 2013 in Terrace, BC the Partners Council delivered a one day Regional Engagement and Planning Workshop, one in each of the 6 regions. Participation this year for the Northwest Region included 20 attendees, as we continue to build capacity through increasing awareness, interest, involvement and participation at the regional level. Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

3 3. Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL) In order to continue to support youth in their various community-based volunteer initiatives in the areas of physical activity and healthy living, the 2013 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth program was developed to select 18 Aboriginal youth leaders (three youth per region) to participate in a series of SALL workshops conducted as part of the Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Aboriginal Youth Conference held in Penticton March 19-22, The Partners Council will provide ongoing support for the 2013 SALL youth cohort after the third annual SALL conference. Periodic teleconference calls, communication and a SALL Facebook group will keep the SALL 2013 group connected throughout the year. As with the 2011 SALL program, candidates are expected to serve as a youth representative on their corresponding Partners Council Regional Committee for a minimum of 1 year ending March 31, 2014, and develop their own community-based initiatives designed to increase local participation in physical activity. Motivational Speaker Wegadesk Gorup-Paul Your Northwest SALL youth are: Name Community Age Contact Nation Kordell Stevens Kincolith 16 kordellstevens@yahoo.ca Nisga a Darnell Stewart Kincolith 18 sheri_stewart08@yahoo.ca Linden Fisher Hartley Bay 18 linden_fisher1@hotmail.com Git Ga at Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

4 4. Regional Update & Activities The program delivery in the Northwest region is based on the feedback we receive from our host application call-outs. These call-outs have taken place in the spring & summer of 2013 that had a closing date of April 22, The most recent call-out closed this month on September 13 th, for the upcoming fall & winter programming. Based on the feedback we received there has been an emphasis on youth sport camps throughout the region. We have delivered lacrosse, soccer, basketball, & athletic camps in recent months reaching communities from Houston to Hartley Bay and some in between. There has also been an Aboriginal Coaching Module course hosted in Houston to help prepare and certify our Team BC Soccer Coaches so they will be ready to lead our teams into the 2014 North American Indigenous Games. 5. Positive Community Effects This is Fun! When can we play this again? - Community Host U15 TeamBC Soccer Team The youth were very respectful, hardworking and willing to learn. The fact that they wanted the camp to continue was pretty strong evidence of the level of enjoyment. Basketball Coach/ Facilitator Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

5 Folks were grateful for the training and the connections made were valuable - ACM Community Host Great support and very useful resources, especially in the northern area where programs are sometimes at armslength - Regional Engagement Meeting Attendee They loved the training, learning to dribble and handle the ball - Community Host Run/ walk is getting people active and moving realizing hard work pays off. - Regional Engagement Meeting Attendee Everything went very smoothly, I felt supported and inspired. - Soccer Coach/ Facilitator Great programs that get the communities involved. -Regional Engagement Meeting Attendee 6. BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships & Athlete Development Camps The Partners Council launched the 2013/14 series of BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships and Athlete Development Camps in August of 2013 in various communities across BC. In addition to supporting Aboriginal athlete and coaching development, these events also support the effort to develop a consistent, coordinated Aboriginal Team BC program. The 2013/14 events are serving as a primary component of the athlete identification and selection events for Team BC for participation in Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Events in volleyball, archery and basketball are scheduled for the months of October to December. Events in badminton, wrestling, swimming and athletics are being planned for spring **For the most current Team BC info and upcoming opportunities in each of the 14 NAIG sports, please refer to our Provincial Facebook page: Facebook: A) 2013/14 Events Summary as of September 30, 2013: 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Lacrosse Development Camp, August 10-11, Burnaby Hosted by Squamish First Nation 94 Aboriginal male youth participated 6 Aboriginal coaches led the camp Team BC selection event for 2014 NAIG; 40 athletes selected to Team BC BC Lacrosse Association provided support as event partner 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Golf Championships, August 11-13, Chase Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

6 Hosted by Talking Rock Golf Course & Little Shuswap Band 13 Aboriginal youth golfers from across BC participated (12 male, 1 female) 1 Aboriginal coach participated Team BC selection event for 2014 NAIG; 6 athletes selected to Team BC Event sanctioned by BC Golf Association Rules clinics and skills clinics also delivered during the camp for participants 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Soccer Championships, August 23-25, Agassiz Hosted by Seabird Island First Nation 400 Aboriginal youth and coaches participated Age divisions U13 (co-ed), U15 and U17 (male and female) Team BC selection event for 2014 NAIG; winning teams in U15 and U17 categories earn right to represent BC at NAIG 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Softball Development Camps Three (3) camps held in three different regions Team BC selection events for 2014 NAIG; up to 48 athletes may be selected 6 Aboriginal coaches as instructors Softball BC provided support as event partner August 24, Softball City - Surrey, Hosted by Semiahmoo First Nation o 32 Aboriginal youth participated (10 male and 22 female) September 7, Prince George, Hosted by Prince George Native Friendship Centre o 42 Aboriginal youth participated (36 male and 6 female) September 14, Kelowna, Hosted by Westbank First Nation o 32 Aboriginal youth participated (13 male and 19 female) 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Canoe & Kayak Championships, September 21-22, Agassiz Hosted by Seabird Island First Nation 42 Aboriginal youth and coaches participated Team BC selection event; up to 36 Aboriginal youth may be selected Canoe Kayak BC provided support as an event partner 2013 BC Aboriginal Provincial Rifle Shooting Camp, September 28-29, Abbotsford Hosted by Sumas First Nation & Sto:lo Hubs and the Abbotsford Fish & Game Club 33 Aboriginal youth participated 3 Aboriginal coaches Team BC selection event; up to 8 Aboriginal youth may be selected Sanctioned by BC Target Sports Association B) Team BC 2014 North American Indigenous Games Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

7 Updates regarding the Team BC program for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) which will be held July 20 to 27, 2014 in Regina, Saskatchewan: A call-out for applications for Team BC coaches and managers was issued in May 2013 with a positive response of over 60 applications. To date, coach selections have been conducted for nine sports including lacrosse, golf, soccer, softball, archery, rifle, basketball, athletics, and swimming. Team BC athlete selection events were launched August 2013 by way of the BC Aboriginal Championships & Camps. A call-out for applications for Assistant Chef de Mission was issued this past May with over 30 applications. Mr. Peshaunquet Shognosh, of Walpole Island First Nation, who has background working for both the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games was hired for the position and commenced working on July 2, Team BC Chef de Mission Lara Mussell Savage and Assistant Chef de Mission will be attending the Chef de Mission meetings hosted by the 2014 NAIG Host Society from October 2-4, 2013 in Regina. 7. Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities 2013/14 Funded by the Aboriginal Healthy Living Branch Ministry of Health in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council. Aboriginal RunWalk & Honour Your Health Challenge Leader Training Sessions -Helping you to create your own community healthy living project LEADER TRAINING SESSIONS Designed to bring together community leaders and individuals who are passionate about supporting health and wellness, the 2013/14 Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities begins with a series of regionally based Leader Training Sessions delivered in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council and SportMedBC. Workshops offered at the Sessions will combine leader training for both the Aboriginal RunWalk and the Honour Your Health Challenge programs. The Sessions are designed to build leadership capacity within Aboriginal communities and promote healthy living in key areas such as, but not limited to: increased physical activity, healthy eating, reduction of tobacco misuse and healthy pregnancies. At the conclusion of the 2-day Leader Training Sessions, participants will be eligible to apply for a grant to support the delivery of an Aboriginal RunWalk program or to create a healthy living project as part of the Honour Your Health Challenge. 1) ABORIGINAL RUNWALK PROGRAM These 13 to 21 week programs support participants of all fitness levels in preparing to walk or run a 10K event. SportMedBC will provide training and support to community leaders as they facilitate a RunWalk training program, starting in January Upon completion of the Leader Training Sessions, community leaders will have the training, tools and resources to motivate and inspire participants to successfully complete a 10K walk or run. 2) HONOUR YOUR HEALTH CHALLENGE This program encourages innovation and needs-based approaches to promoting healthy, active lifestyles. As part of the Leaders Training Sessions, the Partners Council delivers a series of workshops to prepare Leaders for their role in planning and delivering their own unique 6-week community-based project. Community projects will promote healthy life choices in the areas of increased physical activity, healthy eating, reduction of tobacco misuse, and healthy pregnancies. Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer

8 GRANTS FOR HEALTHY LIVING PROJECTS Minor grants are available to support the successful delivery of healthy living projects in Aboriginal communities and Friendship Centres across BC. Trained Aboriginal RunWalk and Honour Your Health Challenge leaders can apply for these grants to support one of the following project areas: Planning and hosting of a 5k or 10k Run/Walk event. SportMedBC and the Partners Council encourage RunWalk events to operate on National Aboriginal Day (June 21, 2014) Developing and implementing a 6-week program (between January and March 2014) aligned to one or more of the four Healthy Living priority areas (Nutrition, Physical Activity, Healthy Pregnancies and/or Smoking Cessation/Prevention) Note: Minor grants are ONLY available to those that have attended a Leader Training Session. For additional information on the AHLA and the Leader Training Sessions, please visit or Partner Council Northwest Region QUARTERLY REPORT, Summer