Action for Healthy Communities – Collective Active Forum – Sports for Inclusion, Connection & Learning

The Collective Action Forum: Sports for Inclusion, Connection, and Learning is a dynamic, one-day event dedicated to addressing the challenges that hinder the full participation of equity-deserving communities in Canadian society, particularly within the realm of sports. This forum serves as a catalyst for collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing, bringing together BIPOC youth, sport organizations, cultural communities, municipalities, and newcomer-serving agencies.

Forum Program Overview

• Sector Update: A reflection on the previous PASS forum and a review of progress in creating inclusive sports environments since then. This session ensures continuity, assesses achievements, and identifies areas needing further development.
• Experience Sharing: Presentations on successful sports partnerships that highlight examples of inclusivity in action. These presentations aim to inspire participants and provide effective strategies for cross-sector collaboration.
• Breakout Sessions:
  • Creating Inclusive Sports Spaces: Discusses strategies and best practices for sports organizations to foster inclusivity.
  • Finding Grants and Resources: Offers essential guidance for cultural and community organizations on accessing funding and resources to support inclusive sports initiatives.
  • Leadership & Career Opportunities in Sport: Empowers youth by highlighting pathways to leadership within the sports sector, encouraging career aspirations, and fostering future leaders.
• Panel Discussion: Focuses on how newcomer and cultural organizations can forge meaningful partnerships with sports organizations. It facilitates dialogue on overcoming barriers and maximizing collaborative opportunities to enhance inclusivity.
• Networking: Provides valuable opportunities for participants to connect, share insights, and collaborate across sectors. This fosters ongoing partnerships and strengthens the collective effort toward inclusive sports.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced connections and partnerships between newcomers, settlement service organizations, cultural communities, and sports organizations.
• Improved understanding and responsiveness of sports organizations to the needs and barriers of newcomers and marginalized communities.
• Increased youth engagement and leadership in sports among equity-deserving groups.

Forum Participants

The forum will bring together a diverse group, including sports organizations at all levels, community-based sport organizations, policymakers, cultural community organizations, newcomer-serving agencies, municipal governments, recreation facilitators, coaches, athletes, sports-serving board members, and equity-deserving youth with an interest in sports.

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