Indigenous Peoples

Sport Canada’s Policy on Aboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sport aims to ensure that the vision of the Canadian Sport Policy is inclusive.

The Canadian sport sector has an important role to play in rebuilding Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples. In particular, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 87-90 address the need to better tell the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history, support athlete development, increase inclusive participation and competition opportunities.

The following is an outline of the content covered by the document:

• Sport and the socio-economic issues specific to Aboriginal Peoples.
• Barriers to Aboriginal Peoples’ participation in sport.
• The vision of Sport Canada’s Policy on Aboriginal Peoples’ participation in sport.
• Policy Statements.