Social Cohesion- Ensuring the Inclusion of Immigrants and other Newcomers
Day / Time Thursday, June 22nd / 16:30 - 18:30
Event Description
This event will consider the ability of sport to help overcome challenges of urbanization. As one of the most popular forms of community engagement, sport initiatives have the potential to raise awareness and dispel myths concerning healthy practices; to create role models and community leaders; to involve those groups often lying at the margins of community participation, including street children, those affected with HIV/AIDS and disabled youth; and to promote methods of upgrading the physical environment. Further, sport provides an opportunity to bring different cultures together towards a positive common goal.
Session Language
English
French
Speakers
George Nderitu, Youth Leader and Founding Member of the Mathare Youth Sport Association in Kenya
Jacqui Ferraby & Leona Sparrow of the Musqueam First Nation and the University of British Columbia
Kate Johnson, Right to Play Athlete Ambassador
David McCrindle, Manager, Sport Participation Policy, Sport Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage Mike McWhinney, Manager, International Development Through Sport Unit, International Sport, Department of Canadian Heritage
Host Organization
Department of Canadian Heritage - International Affairs Branch - International Sport Directorate