Meet the Hijabi Ballers – an organization that seeks to recognize and celebrate the athleticism of Muslim women and girls.
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Overcoming mountains of adversity
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Empowering Indigenous children & youth through physical activity
The Recreation & Parks Association of Nunavut (RPAN)’s Get HAPPY Summer Day Camp was one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. June 21 is National Indigenous...
Building cultural bridges & understanding through sport & physical activity
Rising Stars is one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. “It all began 25 years ago in northern Quebec,” said Andrew Peters, PhD, founding partner, president and...
Building belonging & community for newcomers through physical activity
Imagine leaving your home to immigrate to a new country, especially one where you don’t speak the language or have community connections. Consider how challenging it would be to not only access the essentials you need, like medical care, housing, food or employment,...
Connecting Indigenous girls to their culture through hockey
“It all began with a conversation a few years ago with Hockey Nova Scotia about how to increase opportunities for girls, especially in Indigenous communities, to play hockey,” said Ryan Francis, co-founder and lead of the Hockey Nova Scotia Indigenous Girls Hockey...
Active Champions Series: Chantal Petitclerc
“No matter where you are in your life, physical activity plays an important role.” Adversity. It can come at any time and take on many different forms. For a young Chantal Petitclerc, it came at only 13 years old when an accident stole her ability to walk. Instead of...
Movement for everyone: Creating life-changing opportunities through dance
Dance like no one's watching There’s something genuinely irresistible about dance. Throwing on your favourite tune, moving your body to the beat and letting the rhythm pulsate through your body can be profoundly uplifting. However, individuals with physical or...