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Connected by Sport: Building Bridges Between Newcomer and Indigenous Youth in Saanich

What happens when new-to-Canada and Indigenous youth come together through sport? That's the question at the heart of Connected by Sport, a new community initiative now underway in the WSÁNEĆ territory, B.C.
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IPLC 2026 Keynote: Futuring Physical Literacy for Everyone (and everything)

What might the future of physical literacy look like if we broadened our focus? Professor Fiona Chambers will explore this question at the 2026 International Physical Literacy Conference in “Futuring Physical Literacy for Everyone (and everything).”
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Sport for Life to Present NLTD at TAFISA Webinar on Intersectionality

On July 21, 2026, Kabir Hosein, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Sport for Life, will participate as a case study presenter in the TAFISA Mission 2030 webinar, No One on the Sidelines: Intersectionality and the Missing Voices in Sport for All. The webinar is part of TAFISA’s Mission 2030 Webinar…
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Physical Literacy Leader – Level 2 is Now Available

Sport for Life’s physical literacy certification pathway now includes two levels. Physical Literacy Leader – Level 2 is now available on Sport for Life Campus, giving practitioners a clear next step after completing Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1.
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Sport for Life Receives TAFISA Mission 2030 Award for Inclusive Sport Design

Sport for Life has received the TAFISA Mission 2030 Award for its New-to-Canada Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity Pathway (NLTD), a framework that builds new-to-Canada participant inclusion into the design of sport and physical activity systems from the start...
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Aqua Welcome: Helping New-to-Canada Participants Feel at Home in and Around the Water

Across Canada, water is part of daily life. It is in our pools, lakes, rivers, beaches, harbours, summer camps, recreation programs, and community spaces. But feeling safe and confident in and around water is not automatic. For some new-to-Canada participants, an aquatic program may be their first opportunity to learn swimming skills, build water safety knowledge, or develop confidence in pools...
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New on Campus: The Case for Seasonal, Multisport Participation

Research consistently shows that early sport specialization leads to higher injury rates, burnout, and dropout, while multisport participation produces better long-term outcomes. Give and Go Sport Education (GGSE), a Canadian not-for-profit near Windsor, Ontario, advocates for the physical, mental, and emotional health of kids in sport. Its documentary...
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PLAYBuilder: 1,600+ Physical Literacy Activities with One Click

Canada's physical literacy planning platform is now available as an individual subscription. If you've ever spent your Sunday evening building a week of physical education lessons from scratch — searching for activities, writing up instructions, trying to make sure you're actually covering fundamental movement skills and not just running the same four games on repeat — you know how much time it takes. If...
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Registration Opens June 10: International Physical Literacy Conference 2026 in Toulouse, France

Early Bird Registration opens June 10 for International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) 2026, taking place October 1–3 at the Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis in Toulouse, France. Over three days, more than 300 participants from over 30 countries — researchers, practitioners, educators, coaches, and policymakers...
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ICSN and Sport for Life Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Inclusive Sport and Community Impact

Ottawa, ON — May 1, 2026 — The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN) and Sport for Life (S4L) are proud to announce a strengthened partnership aimed at advancing inclusive, accessible, and community-driven sport across Canada. Building on a strong foundation of collaboration, ICSN and Sport…
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Sport for Life Applauds Generational Federal Investment in Canada’s Sport System

May 1, 2026 — Sport for Life applauds the Government of Canada's $755 million investment in Canada's sport system, announced through the Spring Economic Update 2026. This generational investment will strengthen the sport system and expand access to quality sport and physical activity for more Canadians.…
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The Sport for Life School Program Kids Don’t Want to Miss

A story from Elk Island Public Schools, Sherwood Park, Alberta Last year, a student at Clover Bar Junior High was struggling to come to school. Getting through the doors was a daily battle, and on the rare days they made it, the school day often ended early. This year, after enrolling in a…
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