Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation [Video]

Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Rosalin Miles. Dr. Miles is an active community member of the Lytton First Nation and a Research Associate in the Indigenous Health and Physical Activity program at The University of British Columbia School of Kinesiology. Her research focuses on the promotion of Indigenous health and wellness, and understanding the value of traditional, cultural and historical knowledge using a strength-based approach. Dr. Miles founded the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC), a national non-profit for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who are involved in Traditional Activities, Fitness, Recreation, and Sports.Tune in to this episode to learn more about how the IPACC creates a community to promote physical activity as a way to health and wellness.

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2:08 – What motivated you to found the IPACC?
3:18 – What are the goals of the IPACC?
5:32 – Current initiatives at the IPACC?
7:20 – Why is it important to promote traditional activities, recreation, and sports within Indigenous communities?
10:00 – What other changes would you like to see to make sports and recreation opportunities more culturally safe and relevant for Indigenous communities?