THE TOM LONGBOAT “NATIONAL AWARDS 2019” National Athlete Awards for Aboriginal Excellence in Sport Program Overview The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. With a few exceptions, the Awards have been given out every year since...
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An initiative aimed at building capacity, developing skills and providing opportunities for Indigenous athletes across Ontario, at every level of play, from grassroots to high performance. Mississauga, Ontario – May 31, 2019 – Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) announced Friday the launch of its 2019...
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The journey to compete at the 2019 NAHC is an experience Indigenous youth carry forward to future successes, both on and off the ice. Whitehorse, Yukon – May 24, 2019 – It was hugs all around, as players from Team Ontario said goodbye to new friends, arriving...
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The first ever MIG2021 Regional Volleyball Event is scheduled to take place on June 1, 2019, on Rama First Nation at the MASK Community Gym. The tournament will feature up to ten (10) co-ed teams and is open to teams from outside the province. For...
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The 2019 Ontario Native Basketball Invitational (ONBI) showcased community spirit, excellence in basketball, and true sportsmanship – inspiring Indigenous youth to reach higher. Thunder Bay, Ontario – April 26, 2019 – A total of eight Boys and four Girls teams, along with their coaches, participated...
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ISWO’S FIFTH ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BRING TOGETHER YOUTH FROM MORE THAN 30 FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS COMMUNITIES ONBI will showcase participation from across Ontario as Indigenous youth come together for a weekend of sport, community and culture in Thunder Bay. Mississauga, Ontario – April 11, 2019 –...
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordination for Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario Deadline for Submissions – March 15, 2019 at 5:00pm ET ISWO is seeking a successful sponsorship/fundraising agency to partner with the organization, preferably for a duration of five (5) years in order to align...
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Indigenous youth, communities, and the City of Thunder Bay see annual basketball tournament as an opportunity to create dialogue and engagement, through sport. Mississauga, Ontario – February 22, 2019 – Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) announced Monday, that its fifth edition of the extremely...
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Agreement will further showcase Indigenous achievement to CBC’s national audiences Ottawa, Ontario– November 19, 2018– Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO - formerly known as Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario) and CBC have reached an exclusive five-year agreement making the national public broadcaster the...
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The City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, a shining example of collaboration and reconciliation, with commitment to a multi-year Indigenous wellness initiative with ISWO. Ottawa, Ontario- November 19, 2018– Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario - ISWO (formerly known as the...
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