First Nations People in Sport

Celebrating Indigenous Contributions in Sports

Indigenous people have been playing sports since time immemorial. Staying active and creating new ways to improve strength, coordination, and dexterity helped ...

First Nations People in Sport | National Library of Australia

There is a long tradition of Indigenous participation in Rugby League, which continues into the modern era. In 2016, the NRL surpassed all other football codes ...

Indigenous Peoples - Canadian Sport for Life

Sport means different things to different Indigenous peoples and groups. For many Indigenous peoples, the primary purpose of sport is to build self-esteem ...

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, here are three popular sports in the US that have received important contributions from Indigenous peoples.

Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport | Clearinghouse for Sport

PARTICIPATION - 2018 to 2022. An estimated 168,000 (36% of) First Nations peoples [aged 18+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a week. 3.

Sport's role in closing the gap for Australia's First Nations people

Despite ongoing barriers, sport has always played an important part in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian lives, and continues to improve ...

Indigenous Athletes Take Center Stage at the 2024 Summer ...

The 2024 Olympics will feature a diverse group of Indigenous athletes from various countries competing across different sports. Canada is ...

Sport | Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Lacrosse has been played by Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years, dating back to the 12th century. The game is considered a gift from the Creator, and as ...

First Nations Australians | Australian Sports Commission

Strategies. Develop strategies and policies in partnership with First Nations peoples, rather than for them. Reach out to your local Aboriginal Land Council and ...

First Nations Sporting Moments - National Film and Sound Archive

Rugby league has been among First Nations' most popular football codes. Numerous brilliant players have gained wide recognition – from Laurie ...

Exploring the well-being of First Nations athletes playing sports in an ...

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the psychological well-being and multicultural adjustment experiences of two relocating First Nations ...

Celebrate 21 Indigenous Athletes for National Indigenous Peoples ...

Tom Cogwagee Longboat dominated distance races pre-World War I. He ran the 1907 Boston Marathon in a record time of 2:24:24 over the 24-1/2 mile course.

Indigenous athletes contend with numerous barriers en route ... - CBC

Indigenous athletes and academics say poverty, isolation, health issues, inter-generational trauma from residential schools, ...

50 years of Indigenous sport in Canada: An overview of 2 key ...

Indigenous peoples did engage in sports and many, especially boys and men (who had more opportunities to play and compete), succeeded in spite ...

Indigenous Australian sport - Wikipedia

Sports such as cricket, rugby, netball, soccer and field hockey were introduced into Indigenous communities so they could socialise with and assimilate into ...

Sports and reconciliation

We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, ...

The importance of sport for Canada's Indigenous peoples - YouTube

"The game to us is a gift from the creator, it's a medicine game to our people." The BC Lions sat down with Aiden Baker, William Nahanee, ...

Indigenous Peoples and Sport in Canada - HillNotes

Indigenous peoples have been instrumental in the development of sport in Canada and have had significant achievements as athletes, coaches and organizers.

Factors influencing participation | Clearinghouse for Sport

Aboriginal sports teams have the potential to have a profound impact on the health of Aboriginal people, especially its players, by fostering a safe and ...

First Nations and sport | National Library of Australia

Indigenous athletes have achieved elite level success across many sports including Australian Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Tennis, Boxing, Basketball, ...