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Inclusion
How to improve accessibility in sports: Expert tips
Here are recommendations on how to make physical activity and sport more accessible for people with disabilities from two inclusivity and accessibility experts.
5 of the most accessible sports for everyone to enjoy
From handcycling to wheelchair tennis, learn about five fun, inclusive and accessible sports.
Meet the inspiring man who didn’t let tetraplegia define his life
Discover how Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor with tetraplegia, is creating lifechanging opportunities for other people with disabilities to get active.
How to exercise on a budget: 5 easy ways
You don’t need to belong to a gym to get all the benefits of an active lifestyle. Here are five simple ways to exercise on a budget.
Hijabi Ballers: Supporting Muslim women & girls to be active
Meet the Hijabi Ballers – an organization that seeks to recognize and celebrate the athleticism of Muslim women and girls.
Tips on staying active during Ramadan
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast daily from sunrise to sunset. Here are some tips on how to stay active safely during this time.
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...
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...