Initiatives
Click here for information on various sports and physical activity initiatives developed by First Nations communities in Quebec.
Training
Building communities skateholders and coaches capacity
Click here to learn more about healthy lifestyle training offered by the FNQLHSSC.
Resources
A whole range of tools and resources to make your job easier
Following are resources and organizations that can offer vocational support to coaches, athletes and sports and physical activity facilitators.
Every year, the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) presents the National Indigenous Coaching Awards, recognizing Indigenous excellence in sport, to Indigenous coaches who have demonstrated exemplary integrity in their approach to coaching.
The awards are presented at the ASC’s National Indigenous Sports Gala.
The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize the outstanding contributions of Indigenous athletes to Canadian sport. With only a few exceptions, the awards have been presented annually since their inception. They remain the longest-running awards and are among the most prestigious honors bestowed upon Indigenous athletes in Canada.
Administered by the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), the Tom Longboat Awards celebrate the growth and strength of the Indigenous sport movement in Canada, as well as its significant impact on sport development from the community level to high-performance competition. The awards are presented in both the male and female categories.
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches.
The Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées is a non-profit organization and a leader in the promotion of accessibility to inclusive, quality recreation experiences. It promotes access to venues, equipment, and safe activities that allow people with disabilities to reach their full potential and enjoy enriching and reciprocal social interactions.
The Direction du sport, du loisir et de l’activité physique develops, manages, and evaluates MEQ policies and programs within its area of expertise. It also conducts research in these fields.
To access the list of sports federations recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ), click here.
FitSpirit is a Quebec-based charitable organization whose mission is to help adolescent girls become active for life by providing tools and resources to schools serving girls aged 12 to 17.
Champions for Life Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children develop physical literacy at school, in their communities, and within their families, particularly in underserved areas. It supports children in developing fundamental movement skills so they have the tools, confidence, and motivation needed to play and stay active throughout their lives.
The MOVE 50+ interactive platform brings together a variety of training videos and health information articles specifically designed for the needs of people aged 50 and over.
Sport’Aide is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, listening, and referral services to young athletes, as well as to the various stakeholders in Quebec’s sport community, including parents, coaches, sport organizations, officials, and volunteers who witness violence against young people.
Sport for Life is a nationally recognized non-profit organization. It brings together experts in sport and physical literacy who have the long-term vision needed to drive lasting change within the sport and physical activity sector.
SPORTSQUÉBEC is the leader of federated sport in Quebec. It promotes and defends the interests of the sporting community and manages Quebec and Canadian sport programs.