The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN) is proud to announce the launch of its official Charitable Impact Giving Page, inviting individuals and organizations to support the ongoing work of building a more inclusive, equitable, and representative amateur sport system across Canada.
ICSN is a not-for-profit organization working to realize a more racially diverse and inclusive Canadian sport system by creating pathways for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour to thrive as coaches, officials, sport administrators, and support staff through mentorship, education, job opportunities, and community connection.
Recent Statistics Canada data continues to highlight the urgency of this work — in 2023, over one-quarter (26%) of sports participants in athletic roles reported that racism and discrimination remain persistent challenges in community sports.
Support through the new giving page will help ICSN expand its reach, strengthen operations, and continue delivering impactful programming across the country, including:
- Emerging BIPOC Leaders Program: Empowers (ages 18-26) through mentorship, leadership development, and networking opportunities to foster the next generation of leaders in Canadian sport.
- BIPOC Mentorship Program: Connects emerging BIPOC coaches with experienced leaders in the amateur sports system, providing mentorship and professional development funding to increase diversity and representation in coaching roles.
- Breaking Barriers in Swimming Program: Offers free swim lessons, leadership training, and organizational support to BIPOC youth, aiming to break down barriers and increase diverse representation in Canada’s aquatics community.
- Building Bridges Program: Provides a safe and engaging space for Black youth to engage in dialogue with law enforcement, fostering mutual understanding through conversation and play.
- Black Leaders in Sports Day: The inaugural event brought together emerging and established Black sport leaders across Canada, expanding knowledge, building networks, and strengthening the collective impact of Black leadership in sports.
- Annual National Diversity in Sports Conference, Play Fair: Anti-Racism in Sports Toolkit and Webinar Series, and Ongoing Advocacy: Brings together leaders, provides resources, and advocates for systemic change to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity across the Canadian sport system.
All contributions are eligible for a charitable tax receipt and support ICSN’s efforts to break down systemic barriers and drive lasting change in the amateur Canadian sport system.
To donate, visit: https://link.charitableimpact.com/nZEdrpukWTb
For more information about ICSN, visit https://inclusionincanadiansports.ca/