The Situation in Canada
By 2030, immigration will account for all of Canada’s net population growth. Cities across Canada are being transformed by immigration, and these demographic trends will undoubtedly impact Canadian sports. Grassroots and professional sports organizations need to find ways to appeal to this diverse new community of participants and spectators.
How Sport for Life Supports New to Canada Participants
Sport for Life is working on programs and resources based on the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework’s Awareness and First Involvement stages. These programs offer a platform for physical literacy and quality sport communities to build resources and education to engage New to Canada Participants.
Resources and Links:
- Sport for Life for Every New to Canada Participant 2.0
- Engaging Those Who Are New to Canada Via Physical Literacy and Quality Sport workshop
- Welcome to Canada: Engaging New to Canada Participants in Sport and Physical Activity eLearning
- Overcoming vs. Dismantling Barriers to Sport and Physical Activity for New to Canada Participants
- Wellness Through Communication Connection in Greater Victoria: Engaging Newcomers via Physical Activity — Strategic Action Plan 2024/2025
- Newcomer Sport Program – Final Report
- Engaging Newcomer Women and Girls Handbook
- Engaging Newcomers in Physical Activity Podcast
- UNHCR’s Sport for Protection Toolkit
Success Stories:
- Engage Sport North Welcomes New To Canada Participants
- The Power Of Sport: The Story Of Dash, A Liberian Refugee Bringing The Gift Of Soccer To New To Canada Participants
- New To Canada Para-Badminton Powerhouse Rishav Sharma
- Case Study: Implementing Equitable And Quality Community Sport For Racialized And Newcomer Women And Girls Project
- Calgary Gang Intervention Program Empowers New To Canada Youth Through Quality Sport, Mentorship
- Calgary Pilot Project Provides Physical Literacy Opportunities For Newcomers
- Volleyball BC Welcomes Canadian Newcomers
- Newcomer Sport for Life Program: Creating Sport Opportunities for Newcomer Children and Youth
- Newcomer-Centric Partner Table Catalyzes Physical Literacy and Inclusion Collaboration in Surrey
- Sport for Life Empowers Three National Sports Organizations to Engage Underserved Communities
- Engaging Newcomer Youth: Stories of Summer Programs from Across Canada
