June marks two big milestones in the calendar year – Pride Month and Indigenous History Month.
Pride Month celebrations are being held across North America for the month of June, celebrating the history and diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ community.
National Indigenous History Month is a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Access resources to continue your learning during Pride Month:
- Follow organizations like the Sport Inclusion Task Force who are leading the charge for an inclusive sport society.
- Access our Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches resource.
- Watch our We Are Sport: LGBT2IS+ Inclusion webinar on a conversation with athletes and leaders from the LGBTQI2S sports community on what inclusion and allyship in sport should look like to ensure that there is a place for everyone to participate.
- Access viasport’s 2SLGBTQ+ resource page for sport organizations.
- Participate in our Leading the Way: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport workshop for your organization.
Access resources to continue your learning during Indigenous History Month:
- Learn about inspiring Indigenous peoples who have helped shape Canadian history.
- Utilize the Native Land Digital site which includes educational resources such as their map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.
- Explore more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
- Use the hashtag #NIHM2022 to stay connected on social media.
- Stay connected with the Aboriginal Sport Circle – Canada’s national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity and recreation.
- Understand the five calls to action related to sport in the Truth of Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
—-Adapted from Canadian Women & Sport—-
