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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Inclusion, leadership and engagement highlight next chapter for recognized sport body Ottawa, Ontario- November 19, 2018– It was the natural next step. Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario - ISWO (formerly known as the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario) has launched a new and exciting...
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Developed by the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario and Indigenous youth, Standing Bear is the first of its kind, offering culturally grounded leadership programming. Mississauga, ON – October 2, 2018 – Standing Bear, a leadership program for Indigenous youth, developed by the Aboriginal...
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The Aboriginal Sport Circle and the North American Indigenous Games Council, two of the largest Indigenous sport organizations in Canada and across Turtle Island, recognize strong Indigenous women in leadership. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – October 23, 2018 – The North American Indigenous Games Council (NAIG...
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Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) will be accepting applications for volunteer positions as Coaches (Head, Coach, Assistant). These positions are now available for various sport categories for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 12-18,...
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2020 NAIG SPORT MANAGERS CALLOUT Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) will be accepting applications for volunteer positions as a Sport Manager. These positions are now available for various sport categories for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia...
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