Inclusion and Access

Celebrating Diversity and Breaking Down Barriers

We are committed to addressing the barriers and constraints to participation in recreation faced by many people in Saskatchewan. 

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of Saskatchewan. Our understanding of diversity is inclusive of any and all differences between and among people. Acknowledging and valuing diversity in all its forms is vital to the prevention of prejudice and discrimination. 

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association: 

• Supports First Nations, Métis and Northern communities in sustaining their values and traditions through culturally appropriate, community-based recreation programs

• Provides advice, training, resources and programs like Indigenous Fitness Leadership Certification, which ensure the integration of Indigenous programming within the parks and recreation network

• Offers funding opportunities such as the Métis Recreation Development Grant, the First Nation Member’s Recreation Development Grant, and the Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant. 

• Is committed to the development and implementation of initiatives that promote Indigenous leadership and participation in parks and recreation.

• Conducts research to better understand the barriers to participation faced by many people, including First Nations, Métis, LGBTQ2S, Newcomers, people with disabilities, and other populations. 

More Resources

Looking for more resources? Try these helpful links:   

• Saskatchewan Aboriginal Resources for Sport, Culture and Recreation
  Northern Links

• Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (NSCRD)

• Office of the Treaty Commissioner