# Aboriginal Sport Circle

Aboriginal Sport Circle, ASC is Canada's national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity for First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples

## Additional Information

- [About](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/about)
- [Mission & Vision](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/mission-and-vision)
- [History](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/history)
- [Members](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/our-members)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/board-of-directors)
- [Recognition](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/recognition)
- [Our Team](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/our-team)
- [By-laws](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/by-laws)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/annual-reports)
- [Safe sport](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/safe-sport)
- [Athlete Support](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/athlete-support)
- [Aboriginal Coaching Program (ACP)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/coaches-support)
- [Community Support](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/community-support)
- [Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/aboriginal-coaching-modules)
- [ACM Learning Facilitator Training (ACMLFT)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/acm-learning-facilitator-training)
- [Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/aboriginal-apprentice-coach-program)
- [Indigenous Community Coach Apprenticeship Program (ICCAP)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/indigenous-community-coach-apprenticeship-program)
- [Tom Longboat Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/tom-longboat-awards)
- [National Indigenous Coaching Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/coaching-awards)
- [Tom Longboat Awards Recipients](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/tom-longboat-awards-recipients)
- [Coaching Awards Recipients](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/coaching-awards-recipients)
- [National Strategy](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/national-strategy)
- [News and Media](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news)
- [Opportunities](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/opportunities)
- [Media](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/media)
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/photo-gallery)
- [Events](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/events)
- [Contact](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/contact)

## Events

- [North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2027 - POSTPONED](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/events/north-american-indigenous-games-naig-2027-postponed)

## News and Media

- [Covid-19 Update](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/covid-19-update)
- [ASC announces cancellation of 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-announces-cancellation-of-2020-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships)
- [An update from ASC President on COVID-19](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/an-update-from-asc-president-on-covid-19)
- [The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2020 National Indigenous Coaching Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-is-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-2020-national-indigenous-coaching-awards)
- [Ross Powless inducted into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/ross-powless-inducted-into-canadas-sport-hall-of-fame)
- [The 2021 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Cancelled Due to Uncertainty of COVID-19](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-2021-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-cancelled-due-to-uncertainty-of-covid-19)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New Board of Directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-welcomes-new-board-of-directors)
- [WITH COVID-19, INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE OPENS DIGITAL CLASSROOM](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/with-covid-19-indigenous-cultural-awareness-training-course-opens-digital-classroom)
- [RICHARD LUSH AND VERONICA MCDONALD RECIPIENTS OF PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/richard-lush-and-veronica-mcdonald-recipients-of-prestigious-national-indigenous-coaching-award)
- [The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-is-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-2021-tom-longboat-awards)
- [Membertou is thrilled to welcome back the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in May 2022](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/membertou-is-thrilled-to-welcome-back-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championship-in-may-2022)
- [ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2021 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-the-2021-national-indigenous-coaching-award-recipients)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle welcomes new and returning board of directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-welcomes-new-and-returning-board-of-directors)
- [2023 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/2023-canada-games-aboriginal-apprentice-coach-program)
- [2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP)](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/2023-aboriginal-apprentice-coach-program-aacp)
- [The Aboriginal Sport Circle Appoints Matthew Tapper as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-appoints-matthew-tapper-as-chief-executive-officer)
- [THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES WINNIPEG AS THE 2023 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-winnipeg-as-the-2023-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-host)
- [THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-is-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-2022-national-indigenous-coaching-awards)
- [2023 North American Indigenous Games](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/2023-north-american-indigenous-games)
- [ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-board-of-directors-expression-of-interest)
- [ASC Governance Review - RFP](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-governance-review-rfp)
- [National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-2024)
- [THE TOM LONGBOAT NATIONAL AWARDS 2023](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-tom-longboat-national-awards-2023)
- [The ASC Welcomes the 20th National Aboriginal Hockey Championships](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-welcomes-the-20th-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships)
- [THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE CONGRATULATES ALBERTA AS THE 2024 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-congratulates-alberta-as-the-2024-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-host)
- [The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2025!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-bid-process-is-now-open-for-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-2025)
- [ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-board-of-directors-expression-of-interest-2)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2023 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-the-2023-tom-longboat-awards-recipients)
- [ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2023 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-the-2023-national-indigenous-coaching-award-recipients)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Proudly Presents the 21st National Aboriginal Hockey Championships](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-proudly-presents-the-21st-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships)
- [THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES BRITISH COLUMBIA AS THE HOST OF THE 2025 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-british-columbia-as-the-host-of-the-2025-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships)
- [THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2024 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-is-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-2024-national-indigenous-coaching-awards)
- [THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE (ASC) IS HONOURED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF REGIONAL TOM LONGBOAT AWARDS](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-asc-is-honoured-to-announce-the-return-of-regional-tom-longboat-awards)
- [ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-board-of-directors-expression-of-interest-3)
- [ASC: The Aboriginal Sport Circle congratulates Indigenous athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-the-aboriginal-sport-circle-congratulates-indigenous-athletes-competing-in-the-paris-2024-olympics)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-welcomes-new-and-returning-board-directors)
- [The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) Announces First-Ever National Indigenous Sports Gala: Celebrating Indigenous Sporting Excellence](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-aboriginal-sport-circle-asc-announces-first-ever-national-indigenous-sports-gala-celebrating-indigenous-sporting-excellence)
- [2025 ABORIGINAL APPRENTICE COACHING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/2025-aboriginal-apprentice-coaching-program-announcement)
- [The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2026!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-bid-process-is-now-open-for-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-2026)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Congratulates Recipients of our 2024 Indigenous Athletic and Coaching Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-congratulates-recipients-of-our-2024-indigenous-athletic-and-coaching-awards)
- [Call for Sponsors: The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) Launches First-Ever Indigenous Women+'s Leadership Initiative!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/call-for-sponsors-the-aboriginal-sport-circle-asc-launches-first-ever-indigenous-women-s-leadership-initiative)
- [Regina to Host the 23rd National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in May 2026](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/regina-to-host-the-23rd-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-in-may-2026)
- [Save the date: National Indigenous Sports Gala!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/save-the-date-national-indigenous-sports-gala)
- [The ASC is pleased to open nominations for the 2025 National Indigenous Coaching Awards and Tom Longboat Awards](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-is-pleased-to-open-nominations-for-the-2025-national-indigenous-coaching-awards-and-tom-longboat-awards)
- [2025 National Indigenous Sports Gala](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/2025-national-indigenous-sports-gala)
- [ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS SPORTS GALA](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-sponsorship-opportunities-for-the-2025-national-indigenous-sports-gala)
- [Join our Board of Directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/join-our-board-of-directors)
- [The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) 2027!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-bid-process-is-now-open-for-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-nahc-2027)
- [NOW OPEN: Applications for the Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP) for the 2027 Canada Games!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/now-open-applications-for-the-aboriginal-apprentice-coach-program-aacp-for-the-2027-canada-games)
- [The ASC announces the bid process for the 2028 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)!](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-announces-the-bid-process-for-the-2028-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-nahc)
- [ASC and SIRC partner to advance the National Strategy for Indigenous Peoples' Participation in Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation in Canada](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/asc-and-sirc-partner-to-advance-the-national-strategy-for-indigenous-peoples-participation-in-sport-physical-activity-and-recreation-in-canada)
- [National Indigenous Sport Strategy Launch Marks Milestone in Ottawa](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/national-indigenous-sport-strategy-launch-marks-milestone-in-ottawa)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces Jaclyn Guenette as New Executive Director](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-announces-jaclyn-guenette-as-new-executive-director)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes Federal Investment in Sport, Highlights Opportunity for Indigenous Sport Systems](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-welcomes-federal-investment-in-sport-highlights-opportunity-for-indigenous-sport-systems)
- [Membertou to Host National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in May 2027](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/membertou-to-host-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-in-may-2027)
- [Honouring Excellence Across Indigenous Sport: 2026 Award Nominations Now Open](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/honouring-excellence-across-indigenous-sport-2026-award-nominations-now-open)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle, Canadian Olympic Committee and RBC Announce Collaboration to Support Indigenous and Far North Sport Opportunities Across Canada](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-canadian-olympic-committee-and-rbc-announce-collaboration-to-support-indigenous-and-far-north-sport-opportunities-across-canada)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle and Sport Integrity Canada Sign Letter of Intent to Advance Culturally Responsive Safe Sport](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-and-sport-integrity-canada-sign-letter-of-intent-to-advance-culturally-responsive-safe-sport)
- [Aboriginal Sport Circle Opens Call for Board of Directors](https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-opens-call-for-board-of-directors)