Launch of “Play fair” A Groundbreaking Anti-Racism in Sports Toolkit
Toronto, ON – July 11th, 2024 – The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of “Play fair”: An Anti-Racism in Sports Toolkit. This comprehensive resource is designed to address and combat racism within the sports community. Set to be released in the fall, this toolkit aims to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations across Canada.
The “Play fair” Toolkit provides practical strategies, educational resources, and actionable steps to help sports organizations, teams, and individuals recognize and eliminate racist practices and attitudes. This toolkit is a crucial step towards promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports at all levels.
“We believe that sports should be a space where everyone feels welcome and valued,” said Shauna Bookal, President of ICSN. “The ‘Play fair’ Toolkit is designed to empower those within the sports landscape to take proactive steps towards creating a more inclusive environment. We are committed to driving change and promoting equity in all aspects of sports,” added Bookal.
The development of this toolkit involves collaboration with experts in diversity and inclusion, athletes who have experienced racism firsthand, and sports organizations committed to change. Full bios on toolkit committee members can be found here.
The “Play fair”: An Anti-Racism in Sport Toolkit was funded by the Sport Support Program’s Gender Equity – Equity, Diversity Inclusion component through Sport Canada.
For more information about, Play fair: An Anti-Racism in Sports Toolkit, and to learn more about the next steps, please visit playfairtoolkit.ca or email Lysa Lowe at: toolkit@inclusionincanadiansports.ca.
About ICSN:
Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN), formally known as The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA) is a Black-led organization committed to the empowerment of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) within the Canadian amateur sports community. Our mission revolves around three core objectives: celebration, advocacy through allyship, and networking.
Our vision is to cultivate a more racially diverse and inclusive Canadian amateur sports landscape by creating pathways to increase the representation of BIPOC Canadian coaches, officials, sport administrators, and support staff. We achieve this through communication, education, professional development, sharing job opportunities, and nurturing resiliency skills.
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The Lunch & Learn series will feature expert facilitators and interactive discussions focusing on creating tangible solutions for diversity and inclusion in Canadian sport organizations. The sessions aim to support these organizations on educating and implementing strategies that will lead to positive change in the amateur sport community.
The Play Fair Toolkit was created in collaboration with a diverse group of experts and athletes who have firsthand experience with racism, including
ICSN’s dedicated team: Dr. Clare Warner, Lysa
Lowe, Moji Akande, Daria Jorquera Palmer, Laura McPhie, Mohamed Hassan, Danne Diamond, and Chris Mosier, along with our advisory committee. To learn more about the team behind the toolkit, click here.
The development of the Play Fair Toolkit was made possible through the Sport Support Program’s Gender Equity – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion component, funded by Sport Canada.
To learn more and download the Play Fair: Anti-Racism in Sport Toolkit, please visit playfairtoolkit.ca or contact Lysa Lowe at toolkit@inclusionincanadiansports.ca.
About ICSN:
The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN), formerly known as The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA), is a Black-led organization dedicated to empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) within the Canadian amateur sports community. Our mission focuses on celebration, advocacy through allyship, and networking, with a vision to cultivate a more racially diverse and inclusive Canadian sports landscape.