Our Vision

Healthy, active, and confident Indigenous communities through self-determination of sport, recreation, and physical activity programs.

Our Mission

The Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle of Newfoundland and Labrador develops and promotes traditional and mainstream sport, recreation, and physical activity opportunities to the Indigenous communities and groups of Newfoundland and Labrador to enhance well-being and cultural identity.

What we do

Capacity and Leadership

We represent the diverse Indigenous peoples across Newfoundland and Labrador and we strive to support all communities. We offer volunteer opportunities, coaching development, recognition, and other activities that help create communities that are guided by self-determination.

Aboriginal Sport Development

We believe everyone is an athlete - our goal is to help find your passions and spark your enjoyment. We provide introductory training, coaching, and travel support for our communities. Through our sport programs we provide the opportunity to participate recreationally or competitively. If there is any sport you are interested in learning more about, please feel free to reach out!

Indigenous Community Support

Recreation is how we learn, play, and socialize. We believe that it is a foundational building block for creating mental and physical well-being. Our recreational activities focus on bringing people together. Serving our communities is our number 1 priority. Whether that be program specific or letters of support for funding opportunities to grant writing. We support traditional activities as well in learning more about the Indigenous people of NL.

Our Values

  • Wellbeing

    We believe in the power of sport as a tool for healing, building resilience, and improving mental, physical, and emotional health.

  • Inclusivity

    We strive to create safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for all Indigenous people to participate in sports and recreation.

  • Empowerment

    We support Indigenous communities in taking leadership roles in shaping their own sport and recreation opportunities, reinforcing self-determination and confidence.

  • Collaboration

    We work together with Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners to create sustainable and culturally relevant programs.

Empower, Inspire, Volunteer Support Indigenous Youth and Culture!

Meet the Team

  • Valentina Nolan

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Vacant

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Dave Winters

    REGIONAL MANAGER

  • Mike Alexander (on Leave)

    REGIONAL COORDINATOR NEWFOUNDLAND

  • Sheryl Martin

    REGIONAL COORDINATOR LABRADOR

  • Dana Morris

    INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND SPORT FACILITATOR

  • Maria Dostie

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Board of Directors

  • George Russell Jr.

    CHAIR

  • Holly Muise

    DIRECTOR

  • Julie Dicker

    DIRECTOR

  • Trent Pottle

    DIRECTOR

  • Uniam Rich

    DIRECTOR

  • Colleen Lambert

    DIRECTOR

  • Tommy Poker

    DIRECTOR

  • VACANT

    DIRECTOR

Behind the Logo

Our logo is a representation of our indigenous communities coming together across the province through recreation and sport. This icon draws on multiple references such as an arrow, paddle, ball or a feather using the colors of the medicine wheel. The circle above grounds the idea of unity, wholeness, motion and balance.