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Aboriginal Sport Modules Information and 2SLGBTQ Information
2022-04-15
Two very important topics and how to incorporating them to your team.
Hello Coaching staff,
I know you, as coaches, take a lot out of your family life and free time to do a lot of modules and training to do what you do. Please know it is very much appreciated. As a First Nations parent, I encourage you to take this FREE workshop to continue your growth as a coach. I truly believe it is very valuable information. I have taken this workshop and highly recommend it. Two thumbs up! To register for this, login to your locker, go under calendar, select May, click on link on the right sde, once opened it will show a register button for you
We have families within our zone that identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis (FNIM). You may have a FNIM player(s) on your team not even know it. (My daughter does not look First Nations, but is status) Creating a positive and welcoming environment for everyone is important for a team. One way to have this type of environment is to understand a specific cultures beliefs and values system. Does your FNIM player(s) have any traditions or rituals they do before a game? For example: smudging, leaving tobbaco, praying or giving thanks to the Creator. When my eldest played for Briercrest College Softball team, the whole team, coaches and managers prayed on the pitching mound before every game and invited the other team and umpires to join them. It was always amazing to see that happen and I never saw anyone decline the invite.
Do you have other cultures on your team? What are their beliefs and rituals?
Here is another:
One more for you:
Another important culture to understand, when coaching, is the 2SLGBTQ community and proper use of pronouns. This can be a very hard, but important topic to talk about, if you so choose, Even though some of you have young players, know that have probably been thinking of this already. Not all your players may use SHE/HER pronouns. This player may be too afraid to correct you as you are in a position of authority. If you feel comfortable, here are a couple ideas to talk about the topic:
I know you, as coaches, take a lot out of your family life and free time to do a lot of modules and training to do what you do. Please know it is very much appreciated. As a First Nations parent, I encourage you to take this FREE workshop to continue your growth as a coach. I truly believe it is very valuable information. I have taken this workshop and highly recommend it. Two thumbs up! To register for this, login to your locker, go under calendar, select May, click on link on the right sde, once opened it will show a register button for you
In the 94 calls to action for Truth and Reconcilliation it states:
90. We call upon the federal government to ensure that national sports policies, programs, and initiatives are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples, including, but not limited to, establishing:
- iv. Anti-racism awareness and training programs
We have families within our zone that identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis (FNIM). You may have a FNIM player(s) on your team not even know it. (My daughter does not look First Nations, but is status) Creating a positive and welcoming environment for everyone is important for a team. One way to have this type of environment is to understand a specific cultures beliefs and values system. Does your FNIM player(s) have any traditions or rituals they do before a game? For example: smudging, leaving tobbaco, praying or giving thanks to the Creator. When my eldest played for Briercrest College Softball team, the whole team, coaches and managers prayed on the pitching mound before every game and invited the other team and umpires to join them. It was always amazing to see that happen and I never saw anyone decline the invite.
Do you have other cultures on your team? What are their beliefs and rituals?
Here is another:
Ramadan started this year on April 1st; During Ramadan, Muslims wake up well before dawn to eat the first meal of the day, which has to last until sunset. This means eating lots of high-protein foods and drinking as much water as possible right up until dawn, after which you can't eat or drink anything. Then May 1st brings 3 days of celebrating with family, food and prayers and much more. (It might be good to know if any of your players have been participating in Ramadan - it would explain being tired or low energy at practices)
One more for you:
Another important culture to understand, when coaching, is the 2SLGBTQ community and proper use of pronouns. This can be a very hard, but important topic to talk about, if you so choose, Even though some of you have young players, know that have probably been thinking of this already. Not all your players may use SHE/HER pronouns. This player may be too afraid to correct you as you are in a position of authority. If you feel comfortable, here are a couple ideas to talk about the topic:
- Have a conversation with your players and parents and discuss this topic and let them know you are are an ally. Discuss what an ally is and how you fit that roll.
- Poll your players for something - I will share a poll with you, on GOOGLE FORMS, feel free to use it. I will send in another email.
- Tape a Pride Symbol and a Medicine Wheel on your clipboard or smalll flags in the dugout.
- Wear a pin showing support of your FNIM and 2SLGBTQ players
- If making a second jersey, Add an extra logo/flag to your shirt sleeve(s)