Description

Welcome to Iniskim and Cougars Athletics and Recreation culturally relevant sports, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) program!
The program has been specifically designed by, for, and with respresenatives of MRU's Indigenous community and Cougars Athletics and Recreation.
The objectives of the program are to:

• incorporate the strengths of Indigenous and Western perspectives by merging ideas and philosophies;
• ensure programming is participant driven and meets the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of Indigenous students;
• maintain a social and spiritual connection through activities that reinforce Indigenous culutral identity; and
• enhance the confidence and competency of Indigenous students while increasing their sense of belonging at Mount Royal University.

The program will feature events in the fall and winter semesters. Events include land based learning, family based recreation, culturally relevant/traditional games, Indigenous arts/crafts, and Westernized sports, phyiscal activity, and recreation.
The program is open to MRU's Indigenous community and students in Indigenous University Bridging Program.
Registration for each event/activity will open two weeks before the event. Most events will be free or include a minimum registration fee to account for travel, food, supplies, etc.
Event/activity locations will vary, but will most always begin with a meet and greet, and shared meal at the Iniskim Centre.
The Fall 26 event/activity schedule is as follows:

• Sep 16, 2PM - 3:30PM: Iniskim Rec Fest
• Oct 21, Time TBA: Hand Games
• Nov 18, Time TBA: Drop in Skate / Shinny

To ensure your best experience we recommend you attend this program with:

• Active clothing and footwear (activity-specific clothing recommendations will be provided where appropriate).
• Any individual equipment required for each activity; group equipment and individual rental equipment will be provided as needed.

General questions about this program?Please contact Indigenous Program Student Leader, Marlynn Lawlor via email indigenousrecreation@mtroyal.ca

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