Social identity and youth development in sport
A recent study reveals how sports shape youth development, particularly for those with limited family or peer support. Having a strong social identity formed through sports had the greatest impact on those with fewer resources. Creating supportive, community-driven environments and training coaches to encourage personal growth and athletic success is key to maximizing their potential…
Policy and guidelines on racism and racial discrimination » Part 1 – Setting the context: understanding race, racism and racial discrimination
Panel: Inclusion and Diversity in Canadian Sport
Behind the Spectacle: Participatory Action Research, and the Impacts of a World-Class Arena and Entertainment District on the Urban Poor in Downtown Edmonton
Reimagining High School Sport Coaching through a Social Justice Lens
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Centre for Race and Culture
What we can all learn from Canadian Girls Baseball: A leader in girls-only sport
In the realm of youth sports, Canadian Girls Baseball (CGB) stands out as a game-changer. This organization is breaking new ground by creating a welcoming space where girls can thrive in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Through their innovative approach and supportive community, CGB is showing that when girls are given the opportunity, they…
Sport for Development and Peace in Canada over the last 50 years
Introduction Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) refers to the organization and mobilization of sport to meet non-sport goals of international development, such as health promotion, gender empowerment, education, and peace building and conflict resolution. The overall field or sector of SDP has grown significantly in the past 50 years, shaped in particular by the…
Using life skills to promote social justice: Youth sport as a vehicle for social change
As youth sport researchers, we seek to understand how youth develop and transfer life skills. In recent years, cultural issues have urged us to evolve our understanding of life skills. For instance, the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements continue to raise awareness of inequities within sport and beyond. Additionally, the climate change movement has…