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Canadian HeritageSPORT CANADA’SPOLICY ON ABORIGINALPEOPLES’ PARTICIPATIONIN SPORTMay 2005

Canadian HeritageSPORT CANADA’SPOLICY ON ABORIGINALPEOPLES’ PARTICIPATIONIN SPORTMay 2005

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada 2005Catalogue No.: CH24-10/2005ISBN: 0-662-68748-5

TA B L E O F CONTENTS1. Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1 Why a Policy Now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2 The Canadian Sport Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.3 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.4 Sport and Aboriginal Peoples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.5 Sport and the Socio-economic issues specific to Aboriginal Peoples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.6 Barriers to Aboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.7 Guiding Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52. Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63. Policy Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.1 Enhanced Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63.2 Enhanced Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.3 Enhanced Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.4 Enhanced Interaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74. Implementation5. Conclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8AppendicesA. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B. Maskwachees Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C. Historical Overview of Federal Involvement inAboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D. Demographic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14E. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

1.CONTEXT1.1Why a Policy Now?Over the past decade, a great deal of workhas been done by Aboriginal Peoples todevelop and run sport and recreation pro grams for Aboriginal Peoples; notably, theestablishment of the Aboriginal Sport Circle(ASC), the North American IndigenousGames (NAIG), and provincial and terri torial Aboriginal sport governing bodies.During this time, Canadian Heritage (SportCanada) has consistently moved towards avalue-based approach to sport includingsupport for Aboriginal Peoples. In 2002,federal, provincial and territorial govern ments, endorsed the Canadian Sport Policythat acknowledges the existence of barriersto sport participation for Aboriginal Peoplesand has as a goal to increase access andequity in sport. In 2003, the federal govern ment modernized its sport legislation withthe passing of the Physical Activity andSport Act. This Act confirmed the Govern ment of Canada’s policy regarding the fulland fair participation of all persons insport and mandated the federal Ministerresponsible for sport to facilitate theparticipation of under-represented groupsin the Canadian sport system.The Government of Canada has under taken a number of steps and commitmentsto bring meaningful and lasting change inthe relationship with Aboriginal Peoplesand has situated Aboriginal issues in theupper echelon of federal policy and pro gram priorities. As set out in the last twoSpeeches from the Throne, the priority is towork with Aboriginal Peoples so that theycan participate fully in national life as wellas share in Canada’s prosperity.1The creation of the Cabinet Committeeon Aboriginal Affairs and the AboriginalAffairs Secretariat at the Privy CouncilOffice, as well as the Canada-AboriginalPeoples Roundtable, underline thiscommitment. A renewed relationship withAboriginal Peoples can only be built upona realization of the uniqueness of Aboriginalcultures and a recognition and awarenessof the contribution of Aboriginal Peoplesin Canada.While Sport Canada has increasingly workedin partnership with Aboriginal Peoples insupport of their sport development efforts,a policy on the participation of AboriginalPeoples in sport further confirms and clari fies Sport Canada’s intentions in Aboriginalsport development.1.2The Canadian Sport PolicyThe Canadian Sport Policy seeks to im prove the sport experience of all Canadiansby helping to ensure the harmonious andeffective functioning, and transparencyof their sport system. The vision of theCanadian Sport Policy is to create adynamic and leading-edge sport environmentthat enables all Canadians to experienceand enjoy involvement in sport to theextent of their abilities and interests and, forincreasing numbers, to perform consistentlyand successfully at the highest competitivelevels.Sport Canada’s Policy on AboriginalPeoples’ Participation in Sport aims toensure that the vision of the CanadianSport Policy is inclusive; that it has thepower to enhance the experience of—and access to—sport for all, includingAboriginal Peoples living in Canada.Implicit is the recognition that enhancing

the sport experience for Aboriginal Peopleswill only strengthen the value base ofCanada’s sport system and the quality oflife of all people in Canada.Accordingly, Sport Canada’s Policy onAboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sportwill be guided by the principles outlinedin the Canadian Sport Policy: Sport is athlete/participant-centeredSport promotes leadershipSport is based on equity and accessSport is focused on developmentSport champions excellenceSport serves the public interestFurther, Sport Canada’s Policy onAboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sportwill contribute to the Canadian SportPolicy by focusing on the following goalsfor Aboriginal Peoples in sport: Enhanced ParticipationEnhanced ExcellenceEnhanced CapacityEnhanced InteractionThe definitions of key terms usedthroughout the policy are found inAppendix A.1.3ScopeThe Government of Canada’s investmentin sport is grounded in strong logic. Growingevidence demonstrates that participation insport has tremendous benefits to Canadians.For example, in 1997, statistics suggested“that a 3% increase in sport and recreationparticipation could save Canadian taxpayers 41 million in annual health care costs.” 1Sport, as a tool for social development,has the ability to engage citizens andcommunities, surmount social barriers andcontribute to building a healthier, morecohesive society. Sport builds pride in ournation through the performance of ourathletes. Additionally, sport enrichesCanada’s cultural life by promotingCanadian values, including diversity.Sport Canada is committed to a sportsystem in Canada that consists of a varietyof components necessary to promote thefull participation of all peoples living inCanada. An inclusive sport system servinga diverse population will, by necessity,include organizations, programs and eventsthat serve distinct populations. A sportsystem will also have core organizationsthat, for reasons such as governing a sport,maximizing economies of scale, and avoid ing unnecessary duplication, will serve thegeneral population.Sport Canada will encourage cooperationand collaboration between and amongorganizations serving distinct populationsand those serving the general populationto ensure the goals of the Canadian SportPolicy are achieved and that opportunitiesfor the full and active participation in allaspects of sport, from the playground tothe podium, are available to all peopleliving in Canada.Sport Canada recognizes the power ofsport to improve the lives of AboriginalPeoples. Indeed, sport has long beenrecognized by Aboriginal Peoples acrossCanada as a means to combat some ofthe negative factors affecting Aboriginalcommunities, in particular those affectingtheir youth.2 In advancing the impactof sport as a social driver, this policyrecognizes that Sport Canada is only onepartner in a vast network of stakeholders—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, govern mental and non-governmental—at the2

community level through to the inter national level. There are also larger socialand economic issues that contribute toinequity in sport. Nevertheless, SportCanada will demonstrate leadership andinfluence by working collaboratively withother federal government departments,other governments, non-governmentalorganizations and Aboriginal Peoplesto maximize sport’s impact on the livesof Aboriginal Peoples.Sport Canada is committed to contributing,through sport, to the health, wellness, culturalidentity and quality of life of AboriginalPeoples. Therefore, its policy on AboriginalPeoples’ participation in sport endorses theMaskwachees Declaration (Appendix B).Further, Sport Canada is committed toadvancing the objectives of the PhysicalActivity and Sport Act enacted in 2003 andwhich outlines new measures to reflect andstrengthen the Government of Canada’scurrent role in sport. Its objectives include,among others, facilitating the participationof under-represented groups in theCanadian sport system, including women,persons with a disability, visible minorities,and Aboriginal Peoples.1.4Sport and Aboriginal PeoplesGames, play—and more recently, sport—have always played an important role inAboriginal cultures, as traditional Aboriginallifestyles were very physically active. Manysports and games related to survival andthe holistic development of individuals,families and communities, and they centeredon important principles within their beliefsystems and cultural values. The holisticapproach of Aboriginal Peoples emphasizesthe development of the whole person,3balancing the physical, mental, emotional,cultural, and spiritual aspects of life.In addition, this traditional Aboriginalperspective does not distinguish betweensport, recreation, and physical activity;all of these activities are intertwined andintegral to personal and community well-being.Aboriginal Peoples in Canada have workeddiligently to highlight the values inherentto Aboriginal Peoples’ participation in sport,and to bring the major barriers to partici pation to the attention of both governmentand the Canadian sport system. This policyrecognizes that this movement will continueto make an impact on the healthy, activelifestyles of Aboriginal Peoples. However,in view of achieving significant, long-termsocial change through broad-basedparticipation of Aboriginal Peoples insport, a new, stronger collaboration amongAboriginal Peoples, the Canadian sportcommunity and all levels of governmentis required. Appendix C provides anhistorical overview of federal involvementin Aboriginal sport.1.5Sport and the Socio-economic issuesspecific to Aboriginal PeoplesIn 1998, “Sport in Canada: Everybody’sBusiness” (‘The Mills Report’), in addres sing the state of Aboriginal Peoples andsport, stated that: “Aboriginal people have a povertyrate comparable to that found indeveloping countries, an unemploy ment rate among adults of almost25%, a poorly educated populationand a dramatic suicide rate, whichamong 10–19 year olds is more than5 times higher than that of their non

Aboriginal counterparts. [ ] Fortyfour percent of Aboriginal peoplesmoke daily, 61% report problemswith alcohol abuse and 48% reportproblems with drug abuse.” 3Aboriginal People in Canada experiencea profound disparity in health status. Forexample, Canada is reacting to a crisis inthe general population of Type II diabetes,yet the prevalence in First Nations commu nities is significantly higher. For instance,the prevalence among Canadian women55–64 years of age is 5.4% but among FirstNations women in the same age bracket theprevalence is a staggering 34.1%.4 Today’sAboriginal youth—one of the fastest grow ing segments of the Canadian population—are challenged by rising rates of illness, suchas Type II diabetes, heart disease, and fetalalcohol syndrome, and suffer from higherrates of incarceration, substance abuse,suicide, racism, and a sedentary lifestyle.Accordingly, the Mills Report highlightedthe positive role played by sport andrecreation in strengthening the emotional,mental, physical, and spiritual aspects ofAboriginal life. Aboriginal sport leadersfrom across Canada have also identifiedyouth sport and recreation “as one of theprimary means for community wellness: aspreventative medicine for the socialdilemma that Aboriginal youth face.” 5To be effective and meaningful, a policy onAboriginal Peoples’ participation in sportmust recognize the socio-economic issuesspecific to Aboriginal Peoples as well asthe opportunities for social change throughsport. See Appendix D for additional demo graphic information on Aboriginal Peoples.1.6Barriers to Aboriginal Peoples’Participation in SportAn immediate priority for the full partici pation of Aboriginal Peoples in sport is toreduce the number of widely recognizedbarriers to participation:AwarenessThere is a general lack of awareness,understanding and information amongAboriginal Peoples about the benefits ofbeing active in sport and the health risksassociated with inactivity.Economic circumstanceThe majority of Aboriginal Peoples inCanada face economic difficulties, andmany families simply cannot afford the costof registration fees, equipment andcompetition travel associated with sport.Cultural insensitivitySport must provide a positive and wel coming environment to attract and maintainits participants. Programs and activitiesthat are insensitive to the cultures andtraditions of Aboriginal Peoples discouragetheir participation.Coaching capacityAboriginal participation in sport is hin dered by a lack of Aboriginal coaches andcoaches who are sensitive to Aboriginalcultures. Aboriginal coaching developmentis hindered by the lack of access to coachingcertification courses and appropriate train ing materials.DistanceA significant number of Aboriginal com munities are situated in remote locationswith relatively small populations. Theeconomics and logistics of travel to accessprograms, facilities, expertise and equip 4

ment are barriers to Aboriginal Peoples’participation in sport.JurisdictionThe debate over government responsibilityfor financially supporting the delivery ofsport programs in Aboriginal communitiesand in urban Aboriginal centres affects thepotential investment in sport for AboriginalPeoples. The silo structure of governmentscan frustrate community access to programsand services as well as individual depart ments seeking horizontal cooperation onissues that cross a variety of departmentalmandates.RacismRacism is an ongoing problem in Canadiansociety manifesting itself in sport practiceas it does in all socio-cultural practices.Racism is a socially constructed idea thatalienates many Aboriginal Peoples bycausing fear, anxiety and distrust, ultimatelyserving as a barrier to their full participationin Canadian society, including sport.Sport infrastructureAboriginal communities (on-reserve) acrossCanada do not have adequate sport orrecreation infrastructure. Capital projectssuch as schools, roads and housing takeprecedence over sport or recreation facilities.This lack of facilities limits community ac cess to daily recreation or physical activityprograms, including sport.1.7 Aboriginal cultures are an integralpart of Canada’s culture and heritage. There is increasing evidence of strongcorrelations between cultural conti nuity and other factors that affectthe quality of life of AboriginalPeoples. Some of these factorsinclude sport, language revitalization,community cultural activities, andbilingual education. Aboriginal Peoples have significanttraditional knowledge and culturalteachings of play, games and sport. First Nations (on/off reserve andstatus/non-status), Inuit andMétis, including Aboriginal women,experience unique living conditionsand social realities. Aboriginal protocol must be respectedwhen consulting or promoting federalsport policies and program develop ments to Aboriginal Peoples. Aboriginal Peoples in Canada live in acomplex environment and geography.Challenges exist in transportationand provision of competition andtraining opportunities for AboriginalPeoples living in remote locations.Guiding PrinciplesA policy on sport participation, whichaddresses the unique circumstances ofAboriginal Peoples, must reflect a holisticapproach, advance sport as a vehicle forsocial change, and respect the diversity ofCanada’s Aboriginal Peoples. Accordingly,5Sport Canada will respect the followingprinciples: Increasing Aboriginal Peoples’participation in sport is enhancedby working with Aboriginal sportleaders and through continuedpartnerships to achieve objectivesof common interest.

The sport continuum includesparticipation in activities from theplayground to the podium. Sportis a popular means to be physicallyactive, especially among youth. Aboriginal Peoples’ participation insport is a strong, viable and integralcomponent of Canadian sport thatshould be recognized and valued byall Canadians. An Aboriginal sport delivery systemexists and it is important to work withthe ASC, its national body, to identifyand address the areas of priority toadvance Aboriginal Peoples’ partici pation in sport.2.VISIONThe vision of the Sport Canada’s Policyon Aboriginal Peoples’ Participation inSport is for an enhanced Canadian sportsystem that is inclusive of, and adaptiveto, Aboriginal Peoples in which barriers toAboriginal participation, at all levels andacross all contexts, are continually reducedand sport’s potential to drive socio-economicchange in Aboriginal communities isfully realized.3.POLICY STATEMENTSThe following statements apply to thepolicies and programs of Sport Canada.3.1Enhanced ParticipationSport Canada is committed to involving asignificantly higher proportion of AboriginalPeoples in quality sport activities at all levelsand in all forms of participation. This workwill be guided by the belief that:a) Aboriginal Peoples must have equit able access to programs, services,resources and infrastructure to fullyparticipate in the Canadian sportsystem and to increase opportunitiesfor Aboriginal Peoples participationin sport;b) Programs, services and resourcesmust recognize the unique needs ofall Aboriginal populations, includingyouth, girls and women and personswith a disability;c) Activities involving Aboriginal andnon-Aboriginal peoples and uniquelyAboriginal activities can both playa positive role in enhancing the sportparticipation of Aboriginal Peoples.It may be more appropriate forAboriginal athletes, coaches andofficials to be enrolled in programsspecifically intended for AboriginalPeoples for skill, social, cultural and/or sport development reasons;d) The NAIG, the Arctic Winter Games,and other similar events provide com petitive opportunities for Aboriginalathletes in an environment thatreflects Aboriginal cultures, valuesand lifestyles. They offer AboriginalPeoples an opportunity to share theircultural values with the broaderCanadian public and internationally.6

Participation in these Games enhancesthe development and delivery of sportprograms to Aboriginal Peoples fromthe community to national levels;b) Aboriginal communities needappropriate facilities and resourcesto provide quality, sustained, andculturally appropriate sportprograms to their members;e) Increasing the participation ofAboriginal youth in all forms ofsport will help them address socialand economic challenges and pro vide constructive and optimisticprospects for their development.3.2c) There is a need to increase the num ber and the capacity of Aboriginalleaders (i.e., coaches, officials, adminis trators, and volunteers) to strengthensport within Aboriginal communitiesand to provide athletes and sportleaders as role models for youth;Enhanced ExcellenceSport Canada will strive to create anenvironment that welcomes an increasingnumber of qualified Aboriginal athletes,coaches and officials who reach NationalSport Organization national team or highperformance levels. This work will beguided by the belief that:d) Coaching and coaching developmentare important for the continuedgrowth of Aboriginal Peoples’ parti cipation in sport. It is crucial thatcurrent and potential coaches ofAboriginal athletes have equitableaccess to programs and resources tohelp develop and perfect their skills.Aboriginal coaching materialspositively contribute to enhancingcoaching in Canadian sport;a) Access to, and support for, qualityand meaningful training, develop mental and competitive opportunitiesare essential for the continued successand development of Aboriginalathletes, coaches and officials.3.3e) Research, data collection andprogress evaluation are essentialto increasing participation andexcellence in sport for AboriginalPeoples;Enhanced CapacitySport Canada will strive to enhance thecapacity of individuals, communities andorganizations in support of Aboriginalsport in Canada. This work will be guidedby the belief that:a) The needs of Aboriginal Peoples insport must be identified, promotedand supported in policies andprograms that are developed inconsultation with the Aboriginalsport community;7f) All levels of program delivery mustbe culturally sensitive, flexible andadaptive to the diverse needs ofAboriginal populations.3.4Enhanced InteractionSport Canada will strive to develop andstrengthen cooperation and collaborationin sport amongst governments, AboriginalPeoples, sport organizations and interested

stakeholders. This work will be guidedby the belief that:a) Enhancing Aboriginal Peoples’participation in sport can makesignificant contributions toadvancing the Government ofCanada’s objectives. Buildingstronger relations with other federaldepartments to identify and collec tively address shared objectivesthrough sport will maximize results;b) Enhancing Aboriginal Peoples’participation in sport can makesignificant contributions to advancingthe objectives of Provincial/Territorialand Aboriginal governments. Strongerrelations among all Federal andProvincial/Territorial governmentdepartments and Aboriginal govern ments in support of AboriginalPeoples’ participation in sport willmaximize individual efforts to thebenefit of Aboriginal Peoples;c) National Sport Organizations, Provin cial/Territorial Sport Organizations,Multisport Service Organizationsand governments can play a keyleadership role in developing newand stronger partnerships and pro grams with the Aboriginal sportcommunity and other stakeholdersto increase the participation ofAboriginal Peoples in sport;4.IMPLEMENTATIONSport Canada will develop and implement anAction Plan for the Policy on AboriginalPeoples’ Participation in Sport. TheAboriginal sport community, provincialand territorial governments, federalgovernment departments, national sportorganizations, and multisport serviceorganizations need to be fully engagedto successfully implement the Policy onAboriginal Peoples’ Participation in Sport.5.CONCLUSIONAs the federal government Branchresponsible for sport, Sport Canadasupports the achievement of excellenceand the development of the Canadiansport system to strengthen the uniquecontribution that sport makes to Canadianidentity, culture and society. Sport Canadarecognizes that, for the goals of theCanadian Sport Policy to be achieved, thespecific values, barriers and realities ofAboriginal Peoples need to be identifiedand addressed. This policy aims to drivethe actions necessary to create andmaintain an inclusive Canadian sportsystem that supports Aboriginal participa tion in sport from playground to podium.d) Supporting the full participation ofAboriginal Peoples in sport demon strates Canada’s values, celebratesCanadian culture, and exhibits tothe world our commitment tohuman rights.8

Appendix Afull access to the tools of information,programs and services.DefinitionsAboriginal PeoplesThe term Aboriginal Peoples in a constitu tional context, the Constitution Act, 1982,defines the Aboriginal Peoples of Canadaas including Indians, Inuit and Metis.Aboriginal SportAboriginal sport refers to all nature of sportdelivered, for the most part, by and forAboriginal Peoples by Aboriginal organi zations at the local, regional, provincial/territorial and national level.AccessAccess in the sporting environment is thefreedom or ability to obtain or make useof sport programming and facilities. Accessfor Aboriginal Peoples has been hinderedby poverty, the lack of culturally sensitiveprograms, and the lack of facilities inremote areas.Equitable accessEquitable access, in this policy, refers toequal opportunity for Aboriginal Peoplesto participate in sport at the level theychoose. There may still exist discrepanciesin sport services for individuals living ingeographically remote areas or in eco nomically disadvantaged situations.EquityEquity refers to an environment thataccepts the principles and practices of fairand appropriate allocation of resourcesand opportunities for all people in Canada.Equity takes into account different needsand circumstances. It means providingappropriate opportunity for all people tosucceed. Equity can be achieved by ensuring9InclusionInclusion refers to the process of viewingall individuals as equal members of societyin all aspects of daily living. This term canalso be a value. “It is a way of thinkingthat accepts diversity, and recognizes theuniqueness of each individual as a valuedmember of society.” 6Sport systemSport system refers to sports played bypeople of all nationalities and which haverecognized sport organizations that guidethem. These sports have extensive com petitive opportunities at the national andinternational levels. In Canada, this wouldinclude organized sport organizationsranging from local sport clubs and leaguesand provincial/territorial sport organizations(e.g., Canoe Ontario) to National SportFederations (e.g., Athletics Canada), Multisport Service Organizations (e.g., CoachingAssociation of Canada) and NationalSport Centres.Sport DevelopmentSport development can be described as a setof processes, policies and interventions thatare designed to enhance sport to achieve anincrease in performance and participationand the quality of the sport experience.YouthFor the purposes of this policy, youth refersto individuals 24 years of age and under.

Appendix BStrengths and ChallengesMaskwachees DeclarationWe are supported by these strengths:Federal-Provincial/Territorial Advisory Com mittee on Fitness and Recreation June, 2000. a willingness to respect partners andto work together with a readinessto learn and lend;PreambleWe, the delegates of the National Recrea tion Roundtable on Aboriginal/ IndigenousPeoples, held in Hobemma, Alberta,(Maskwachees) in February 2000, aredeeply committed to improving the health,wellness, cultural survival and quality of lifeof Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples, throughphysical activity, physical education, sportand recreation.We affirm that the holistic concepts ofAboriginal cultures, given by the Creatorand taught by the Elders, promote balancethrough the integration of the physical,mental, emotional and spiritual growthof the individual.We recognize that many social issuesincluding poverty; health concerns suchas type II diabetes, heart disease, and fetalalcohol syndrome; rates of incarceration;substance abuse; harassment and racism;and a sedentary lifestyle have contributedto poor health and a low quality of lifefor many Aboriginal/Indigenous People.We recognize Canada’s endorsement ofArticle 3 of the United Nations Declarationon the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, andthe recommendations from the Royal Com mission on Aboriginal Peoples dealing withrecreation, sport and active living. a commitment by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial governmentsto reduce inactivity among Canadiansby 10% by 2003; a growing number of effectiveprograms, policies and practices; infrastructure development in thesport and recreation sector; a physically active Aboriginal/Indigenous traditional lifestyle; and international documents/statementsthat recognize the importance ofphysical activity, physical education,sport and recreation.We are challenged by: the fact that Aboriginal youth are thefastest growing segment of theCanadian population; the need to support, invite, integrateand use the knowledge of Elder

Canadian Sport Policy that acknowledges the existence of barriers to sport participation for Aboriginal Peoples and has as a goal to increase access and equity in sport. In 2003, the federal govern ment modernized its sport legislation with the passing of the Physical Activity and Sport Act. This Act confirmed the Govern

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