ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE Business Plan Presentation June 17 & 18, 2017

Background Penticton 2013 Point Claire 2015 Toronto 2016 Agreement the national collective cannot dissolve 5 Bold Steps became the Transformation Plan & a road map for the Board NAIG Council and NAHC Committee to continue until ASC is re-established Point Claire 2015 Need for transparency, accountability and communication with the members Multi-year strategy Creation of Committees Renewed vision and purpose Toronto 2016 Focus on SFAF funding mandates

Presentation Overview Vision, Mission, Values, Programs Changing Environment Functions of ASC Business Plan Overview Governance Overview Organizational Structure

ABOUT ASC

Mission The Aboriginal Sport Circle is a member- based, not-for-profit organization that exists to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities through participation in sport, physical activity, and recreation.

Specifically, ASC is responsible to: Provide a national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity, and recreation; Build capacity at the national, provincial and territorial levels in the design and delivery of sport, physical activity, and recreation programs that are culturally appropriate for Aboriginal people; Ensure national policies and frameworks pertaining to sport, physical activity, and recreation respond to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities; Facilitate development and training of individuals to be effective leaders for Aboriginal participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation; Recognize and promote best practices in sport, physical activity, and recreation for Aboriginal people; Oversee the development and delivery of national and international programs that enhance participation of Aboriginal people in sport, physical activity, and recreation.

Vision The Aboriginal Sport Circle strives for Healthier, more active aboriginal people in vibrant communities that are fully engaged in sport, recreation and physical activity; National systems that systemically include aboriginal people and organizations in strategies, initiatives, programs and services for improved outcomes for all Canadians; Provincial/Territorial and local capacity that serves the unique needs of Aboriginal people at the community level; Adequately resourced sport, physical activity, and recreation systems that are culturally appropriate and enable Aboriginal people to achieve success from playground to podium; Finally, that these outcomes have a positive impact on broader sector agendas including, but not limited to, economic development, health, mental health, environment and justice.

Values and Principles Respect In keeping with our culture, we are respectful to all. We are holistic in our approach and demonstrate our respect by caring, sharing and ensuring fairness in everything we do. Accountability We are professional and ensure accountability and transparency in our operations. We maintain credibility and the trust of our stakeholder by demonstrating honesty and integrity. Unity We are a collection of member organizations that are passionate for our cause. Our strength comes from a united voice that is inclusive of all members.

Programs Aboriginal Long Term Participant Development Pathway resources (ALTPD) Community Resource Aboriginal Coaching Module and the Coaching Apprenticeship Program National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. North American Indigenous Games Tom Longboat Awards (Fall, 2017)

Environmental Scan Internal Strengths Challenges Sound governance, policies and procedures Relationships Delivery Partners Programs NAIG Governance Capacity Delivery Capacity Insufficient predictable revenue resources Absence of a national policy for Aboriginal sport, physical activity, and recreation Collective Voice for Aboriginal Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Strategic Delivery Partner Support the TRC Calls to Action Sources: Board, National survey and Sport Canada Feedback

Changing Demands in Aboriginal Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Calls to Action

Required Functions for Aboriginal Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation in the future TRC Calls to Action Advocacy TRC CTA 91 Policy TRC CTA 89 Delivery System Capacity Building TRC CTA 90i Athlete, Coach, Officials Development TRC CTA 88 Events Promotion & Recognition TRC CTA 87

Strategic Plan 8 Areas of Focus: Organizational Sustainability (OS)- Build the necessary competencies and organizational infrastructure to support the growth of the organization Public Relations (PR)- Provide a national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity, and recreation Research (RE)- Conduct research to inform decisions, policy, planning and program delivery pertaining to Aboriginal participation in Sport, physical activity and recreation Policy (POL)- Ensure national and provincial policies and frameworks pertaining to sport, physical activity, and recreation respond the needs of Aboriginal people and communities. Focus areas are informed by the functions, TRCs and Sport Canada Not in priority order

Strategic Plan Delivery System Capacity Building (CB)- Build capacity at the national, provincial/territorial levels in the design and delivery of sport, physical activity, and recreation programs that are culturally appropriate for Aboriginal people. Leadership and Participant Development (LPD)- Facilitate the development and training of individuals to be effective leaders for Aboriginal participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation. Events (EVT)- Oversee and ensure the delivery of NAIG, NAHC and other national sporting events for Aboriginal participants Recognition and Promotion (REC)- Recognize and promote best practices in sport, physical activity, and recreation for Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal Sport Circle Strategy Map Organization/ Governance Vision The Aboriginal Sport Circle strives for: Healthier, more active aboriginal people in vibrant communities that are fully engaged in sport, recreation and physical activity National systems that systemically include aboriginal people and organizations in strategies, initiatives, programs and services for improved outcomes for all Canadians Provincial/Territorial and local capacity that serves the unique needs of Aboriginal people at the community level Adequately resourced sport, physical activity, and recreation systems that are culturally appropriate and enable Aboriginal people to achieve success from playground to podium Finally, that these outcomes have a positive impact on broader sector agendas including, but not limited to, economic development, health, mental health, environment and justice Mission The Aboriginal Sport Circle is a member-based, not-for-profit organization that exists to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities through participation in sport, physical activity, and recreation. Specifically, the ASC is responsible to: Provide a national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity, and recreation; Build capacity at the national, provincial and territorial levels in the design and delivery of sport, physical activity, and recreation programs that are culturally appropriate for Aboriginal people Ensure national policies and frameworks pertaining to sport, physical activity, and recreation respond to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities Facilitate development and training of individuals to be effective leaders for Aboriginal participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation; Recognize and promote best practices in sport, physical activity, and recreation for Aboriginal people; Oversee the development and delivery of national and international programs that enhance participation of Aboriginal people in sport, physical activity, and recreation. Values Respect In keeping with our culture, we are respectful to all. We are holistic in our approach and demonstrate our respect by caring, sharing and ensuring fairness in everything we do. Accountability We are professional and ensure accountability and transparency in our operations. We maintain credibility and the trust of our stakeholder by demonstrating honesty and integrity. Unity We are a collection of member organizations that are passionate for our cause. Our strength comes from a united voice that is inclusive of all members. Impact Aboriginal people realize physical, social, emotional and spiritual benefits through fair and culturally supportive participation in sport, physical activity and recreation. Finances ASC is compliant to deficit-free transparent budget as approved annually by the board of directors and supported by our funding partners. Sound financial practices result in achieving a clean annual audit. Operations Research Policy Public Relations Recognition and Promotion Events Leadership and Participant Development Organization/ Governance Organizational Sustainability Delivery System Capacity Building

Governance Plan The board is accountable to members (PTASBs) of ASC and govern the organization on behalf of the members; Directors all with equal decision-making authority; Five standing governance committees comprised of Directors - others may be recruited based on skill set; Ad hoc committees of the board may be created based on need; Directors govern the organization as a whole – individual directors are not assigned to specific program areas; Operational/program responsibilities are delegated by the board to the Executive Director within limitations defined by governance policy; Program working groups can be created but report to the Executive Director directly or through staff; and, The board speaks as one voice.

Executive Coordinator Committees Audit and Finance Governance Business & Risk Human Resource Nomination Fundraising AD HOC COC FPTSC ASC Members Board: President, Vice President, and Directors x 6 Executive Director (Executive and Event Coordinator to be hired by September 1, 2017) Aboriginal Political Assoc. Staff Partners CAC Sport For Life NAIG, NAHC etc Tom Longboat Programs ACM and NCCP ALTPD Tom Longboat Awards New Paths for Education Event Coordinator Translation Contractor Website Contractor Sport Canada INAC Major Games: COC, CWG, CG NSOs ACM-NCCP Cordinator ALTPD Coordinator Olympic, Commonwlth and Canada Games Various Programs Executive Coordinator Working Groups NAIG Council Separate Organization NAHC Terms of Reference Tom Longboat Coach & Athlete Development Not -Active Terms of Reference (Coach & Athlete Development WG to be active by September 1, 2017)

Future Organizational Structure CEO Contracted Resources Advocacy Policy Event Coordinator Delivery System Capacity Support Events/NAIG Program Programs and Services Promotion/ Recognition Administrative Support Book Keeping Support

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