Case Studies
“Dwelling in the tensions:” Research in the intersections of second-generation teen girls’ sport experiences
In 2019/2020, Canadian Women & Sport partnered with graduate student Amina Haggar to explore the experiences of second-generation African Canadian teen girls in a community sport program in Ottawa, Ontario. Haggar, an MA Candidate under the supervision of Dr. Audrey Giles at the University of Ottawa, conducted interviews with eleven sport coordinators and coaches involved […]
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Publications
Engaging Newcomer Girls & Women: Physical Activity & Sport Handbook
Quality engagement in sport and physical activity can support the integration of newcomer girls and women into their communities and positively impact their overall quality of life. Engaging and integrating newcomers into all aspects of community life is a priority across Canada. This handbook outlines key considerations and provides recommendations based in practice so we […]
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Webinars
Originally Presented: May 13, 2020
Experts Connect: Creating a Safe Environment for All Girls
The social environment coaches and activity leaders create for their participants has a huge impact on how much girls engage in and enjoy sport. For girls who are LGBTQI2S+, the importance of social connection may be heightened at a time where they are unable to leave their home environment. This conversation will focus on how […]
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Case Studies
Indigenous girls reconnect to their roots through lacrosse
Storm Selects Lacrosse was awarded a WISE Fund Grant in 2018. The Challenge Storm Selects Lacrosse formed in 2017 with a goal to work with a team of Indigenous female athletes to grow the game of lacrosse in British Columbia and to develop future leaders and role models. After the completion of the North American […]
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Workshops and Presentations
Leading the Way: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport
The Need: While progress has been made towards greater 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, there is still much work to be done. According to the Out on the Fields study, 81% of Canadian participants witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport. Everybody in sport has a role to help make sport safe and inclusive for those who […]
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Publications
Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches
Although there has been progress in making sport more welcoming to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (transgender), two-spirited, queer or questioning (LGBTQ2S), much more work needs to be done. Coaches play a critical role in creating a sport environment that is safe and respectful for all, regardless of a participant’s ethnicity, religion, sexual […]
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Publications
Making the Case: Physical Activity and Women 55-70
The evidence is very clear. Canada’s baby boomers are aging, and as they age, every aspect of society must be prepared to provide services, programs and products to meet their needs. Making the Case: Physical Activity and Women 55–70 looks at one very specific group within our aging population, and the impact that investing in […]
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Research & Insights
Position Statement: Trans Inclusion in Sport
We appreciate that conversations about inclusion in sport are often complicated, and many people who advocate for the rights of cisgender women and girls fear that these rights are threatened by inclusion of trans people. We do not share the view that inclusion of transgender women poses a fundamental threat to the advancement of cisgender […]
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Research & Insights
Seeing the Invisible, Speaking About the Unspoken: A Position Paper on Homophobia in Sport
In recent years, Canadian sport leaders have pursued a number of national policy initiatives and programs to promote safety, fun, fair play and ethical conduct within the Canadian sport system. In most cases, the experience of sport is overwhelmingly positive for participants — but in rare cases, the sport experience is not safe and welcoming. […]
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Webinars
Originally Presented: March 26, 2020
Supporting Newcomer Girls and Women Through Sport
Learn about strategies community, provincial, and national service providers in Canada have used to better understand the needs of newcomer girls and women and increase their engagement in healthy living, physical activity and sport programs. Quality engagement in physical activity can further the integration of newcomer women and girls into their communities and positively impact […]
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