Indigenous Participation Workgroup

What has the Indigenous Participation Workgroup been up to?

Did you know? BC Hockey has an Indigenous Participation Workgroup, formed in 2016?

The Indigenous Participation Work Group will work towards the implementation of Recommendations 87-91 of the Indigenous Participation Commission’s Call to Action, within the parameters of BC Hockey’s present structure. The overall goal will be to ensure that every hockey program in BC is inclusive of Aboriginal people at all levels while respecting their unique history and culture.

This group has done tremendous work to improve the Indigenous experience such as...

Having an Indigenous Liaison to support participants

Providing subsidies to members to encourage hosting Try Hockey events

Celebrates Indigenous inclusivity and participation by celebrating the Indigenous Impact and Legacy Award each year

BC Hockey and ISPARC leaders have attended Cultural Safety Workshops on five occasions

Supporting Team BC at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship, and the hosting of events when applicable

• Registering all non-member participants to ensure proper insurance coverage for tryouts

Worked with ISPARC to support an Aboriginal apprentice coach for the 2023 Canada Winter Games, and are working to do the same for the upcoming 2027 Canada Winter Games

Supporting ISPARC with an elite athlete development program for Aboriginal athletes

Hosted two Aboriginal Coach Modules coach clinics, where coaches can obtain professional development points

To read more on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, and how the BC Hockey Indigenous Work Group continues to support, click the link HERE.