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

2. 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

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

4. ABOUT ASC

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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)

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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)

18. 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

19. Thank you