Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • Everyone

    Some events require individuals to be Indigenous or of a certain age. This is stated on each event. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • All ages

    Some events require individuals to be of a certain age. This is stated on each event. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • No Costs (Mostly)

    Some events have a charge, this is stated on each event. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • If you have questions or feedback, please contact us.

  • Yes

    We have connections with provincial and national organizations such as SportsNL, RecNL,ParaSport, SchoolSport, as well as many others.

    If you have questions or want an introduction, please contact us.

  • Yes

    While our programs and events are not specific to individuals with disabilities, we do our best to accommodate where possible. We want to make everyone’s experience more enjoyable while providing a safe space. To learn more please contact us.

Programs and Events

  • Please visit our Programs page.

  • Registration for both clinics and athletic programs can be done through our website or by contacting our office directly. We also have in-person registration days in select communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. For more details, please Contact Us.

  • Yes

    Please visit our Programs page. We highly encourage everyone to participate regardless of skill or experience. We welcome all levels of participation.

  • Yes

    We work with the Labrador Winter Games and we have developed a Traditional Indigenous Games Booklet. In partnership with School Sport NL we are planning a professional development opportunity for teachers to learn how to teach and guide the values in the traditional games as well as the skill it takes to perform. Please Contact Us.

  • Try Outs!

    Individuals need to register, try out, and qualify. To participate you must be Indigenous and provide proof of ancestry. Please watch our Events Page or Contact Us to learn more.

  • No

    We may offer some in the future; however, we try to be in communities as much as possible.

Funding and Support

  • Yes

    While we don’t sponsor athletes, we can offer a travel subsidy. Funding is based on an individual basis. Please reach out to learn more, contact us.

  • Contact Us

    Please reach to us via our contact us page.

  • Yes! We are funded by the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador through a bilateral agreement with the Federal Government.

    We also receive funding from the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities-Stream 1, a federally funded initiative.

Coaching and Officiating

  • Our clinics are designed to train and certify coaches and officials in multiple sports:

    • Coaching Clinics: Learn effective coaching techniques, leadership skills, and strategies to guide athletes of all ages. Courses cover everything from basic training to advanced coaching methods.

    • Officiating Clinics: These sessions train individuals to become certified referees or officials, focusing on rules, ethics, and maintaining fair play.

    Coaching is a volunteering position and it has a positive impact on communities. To get involved, fill out this form. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • It Depends

    It depends on the sport and the level you wish to achieve. In general, NCCP certification is required. This involves online courses, in-person courses, background checks, vulnerable sector checks, First Aid/CPR, Rule of 2, and others.

    Coaching is a volunteering position and it has a positive impact on communities. To get involved, fill out this form. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • Yes

    We offer the ACM at least 2 times a year and we provide support for NCCP training in person and virtual. Watch our events page to learn more.

    Coaching is a volunteering position and it has a positive impact on communities. To get involved, fill outthis form. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • Yes

    Canada Games and the North American Indigenous Games both offer mentorship programs. There are also Women in Leadership programs. To learn more please Contact Us.

Community

  • Yes

    However, this is funding dependent. We can help communities apply for funding or even with grant proposal writing. Where possible, we also inform communities about funding initiatives. Please reach out to learn more, contact us.

  • Please Contact Us

    This is funding dependent. We can help communities and organizations apply for funding or even with grant proposal writing. Where possible, we also inform about funding initiatives. Please reach out to learn more.

  • Yes

    Please have the community or organization contact us.

  • Yes

    Please have the community or organization contact us.

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