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Breaking Ice: Connecting Indigenous Culture and Sport Through Blind Hockey 

In partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey  June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s also a time to acknowledge the gaps that still exist, particularly in areas like sport, where Indigenous youth, especially those with disabilities, continue to face…

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Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Girls and Women
Health and Wellbeing
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative
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Exploring social support, sport participation, and rural women’s health using Photovoice
November 16, 2020
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Beverly Leipert
Project Summary Research Objectives: Conclusions: See Results Research methods Study participants used the photovoice method which includes picture taking with cameras, recording in log books, and group interviews. Participants first participated in a Research Orientation session, then took relevant photos...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Girls and Women
School Sport
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Rwandan girls’ perspectives on their lived experiences of physical education and sport: Challenges and solutions to sport participation  
October 5, 2020
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Lysanne Rivard
Project Summary  The objectives of this research were to:   Though this research took place in Rwanda, the tools developed to gather girls’ perspectives and feedback and to integrate them into decision-making processes are relevant and can easily be adapted to...
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Adapted Sport
Community Sport
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Para Sport
Sport Participation

Adapting Sport and Physical Activity for Individuals with IDD: Highlighting a Decade of Inclusion and Outcomes
October 4, 2020
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Jordan Deneau, Kelly Carr, Chad Sutherland, Nadia Azar, and Sean Horton
The Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) Research Group at the University of Windsor leverages the transformative power of sport and physical activity through inclusive, barrier-free programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). In collaboration with Community Living Essex County, APEX delivers volunteer-led, one-on-one fitness training at the University of...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Coaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fair Play
Long-Term Development
Professional Development

A True Sport Journey: Gymnastics Canada’s new Values-Based Coaching Module
September 30, 2020
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Gymnastics Canada and True Sport
“Build the foundation. Create champions. Inspire the nation.” Although Gymnastics Canada’s (GymCan) mission statement refers to the sport of gymnastics, it could also describe their new project with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to create a True...
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Children and Youth
Communications
COVID-19
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Physical Health
Program Design and Evaluation
Quality Sport

Returning to Play…Better
September 16, 2020
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Sydney Millar, SIRC
When the initial shock of the COVID-19 lockdown passed, the attention of our sector turned to contemplating what sport and physical activity would look like in an era of public health restrictions. The development and implementation of return to play...
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Accessibility
Athlete Development
Coaching
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Para Sport
Program Design and Evaluation

Becoming Para Ready
August 12, 2020
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Jessica Ferguson and Tim Konoval
In 2017, 6.2 million Canadians reported having a disability and it was estimated that only 3% of those individuals engaged in regular organized physical activity (Statistics Canada, 2017; Government of Canada, 2012). Of the often-limited opportunities available, individuals experiencing disability...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
LGBTQI2S
Sport Participation

Inclusion Must Be Intentional
July 29, 2020
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Andrea Carey, INclusion INcorporated
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “inclusion” is the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. True inclusion involves authentic and empowered participation and a true sense of belonging for all participants. However,...
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Children and Youth
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation Research Initiative
Underserved Groups

A sport-based critical hours program for low-income youth
July 27, 2020
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Nicholas Holt
Project Summary  This program of research addressed three important issues faced by Canadian children; the problem of low physical activity, the need to increase sport participation, and the absence of programming during the ‘critical hours’ after-school period (see Active Health...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Health and Wellbeing
Masters Sport
Older Adults
Sport Participation Research Initiative
Underserved Groups

Tai Chi (TC) for older adults: Improving physical and psychological health and identifying and overcoming cultural/ethnic barriers to participation
July 13, 2020
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Hala Tamim
Project Summary Tai Chi (TC), a traditional Chinese exercise, has been shown to have several health benefits. In general, TC is a widely practiced, well received exercise in large populations in China. Such generally positive attitudes towards the exercise result...
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Children and Youth
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Health and Wellbeing
Sport Participation Research Initiative
Underserved Groups

A promising community-based hip-hop dance intervention for the promotion of psychosocial and physical well-being among youth living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood
June 29, 2020
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Julie Beaulac
Project Summary This project involved a partnership between the University of Ottawa and three community partners: South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC), Culture Shock Canada, and Heron Road Community Centre. Prior to implementing a new physical activity program in South-East...
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