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Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists

Cirque du Soleil is renowned for its breathtaking performances, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling to create unparalleled spectacles. But how does this world-class organization find and transform its talent? André Lachance, Senior Director Casting and Artist Contract Management at Cirque du Soleil, shared insights into the fascinating process of talent acquisition and development, where elite…

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Board Management
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Workplace Wellness

Board Governance – Succession Planning: Volleyball Canada
December 13, 2016
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Nora Sheffe, Certified Professional Facilitator, Sheffe Consulting Inc
Recognizing the importance of engaging highly qualified leaders on the Board of Directors, Volleyball Canada recently completed a succession planning process. Mark Eckert, President and CEO recognizes that, “With only 7 people on our board, it’s critical that we continue...
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Disability
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Indigenous
Knowledge Mobilization
LGBTQI2S
Sport Participation

Policy and program considerations for increasing sport participation among members of underrepresented groups in Canada
December 12, 2016
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Sue Cragg
Sport should be available and responsive to the needs of all Canadians who want to participate. However, members of a number of groups do not participate at the same rates as their mainstream counterparts. Some women and girls, Indigenous peoples,...
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Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

USE OF COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH TO ENGAGE INDIGENOUS YOUTH IN SPORT RESEARCH
October 5, 2016
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SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of a recent article reviewing a research study examining the USE...
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Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sport Participation

Addressing Barriers to Physical Activity
February 24, 2016
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Being physically active is such an important part of everyday life. Research has shown that being physically active goes a long way in helping prevent many different diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and depression. Despite this research, statistics...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Knowledge Mobilization
Leadership
Long-Term Development
Program Design and Evaluation

Management of Diversity and Cultural Safety Training for Instructors in Sport Programming
February 3, 2016
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SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of a recent article examining MANAGEMENT OF DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL SAFETY...
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Coaching
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Coaching Tips – making sport inclusive for all
August 5, 2015
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For most people, the first youthful experiences within sport have a dramatic effect on the long-term idea of what they are capable of and if positive, can pave the way for future success. Unfortunately it’s common for children with disabilities...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gender Equity
Leadership
Sport Participation

Promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for your sport club
July 22, 2015
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Diversity and inclusiveness are important subjects for sport clubs at the moment. Both words refer to the degree to which a sport club adapts itself to welcoming a broad range of backgrounds and interests; these can include cultural, gender-related, age,...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Celebrating the Year of Sport with the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games!
July 8, 2015
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Starting July 10-26 through to August 7-15, Toronto and its surrounding communities will be the proud hosts of the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. It’s the world’s 3rd largest international multi-sport Games with over 10,000 athletes, 20,000 volunteers...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous

Celebrating Aboriginal Sport in Canada
June 17, 2015
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Sunday, June 21, 2015 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada where people come together to celebrate the successes, contributions and cultural heritage of the of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Traditionally Aboriginal games were used to teach specific survival...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sport Participation

Why do girls need athletic role models?
June 10, 2015
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When role models are mentioned in sport, the first thing that comes to mind are high profile celebrities. While positive role models can be found in amateur and professional sports, it’s the people they see every day that make the...
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