Aboriginal Sport Circle announces Board appointments

October 8, 2026

OTTAWA - October 8, 2026 - The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendon Smithson and Victoria Marchand to its Board of Directors. Both will serve one-year terms.

These appointments support ASC's commitment to strong governance and athlete participation in shaping the organization's direction.

"Strong governance depends on people who bring different perspectives and a shared commitment to our work," said Rob Newman, President, Aboriginal Sport Circle. "We're grateful to Brendan and Victoria for stepping into these roles and look forward to their contributions over the coming year."

Marchand steps into the role of Athlete Director, bringing her experience in sport to help shape ASC's priorities and its work alongside Provincial and Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies.

"Athletes have valuable insight into where the sport system is working and where change is needed," said Jaclyn Guenette, Executive Director, Aboriginal Sport Circle. "Victoria's voice will help inform that work, and I look forward to working with her and Brendon as we put our members' priorities into action."

ASC continues to work with its members and partners to strengthen the Indigenous sport system and advance the implementation of The Spirit of Sport: Active Together, the National Indigenous Sport Strategy.

About the Aboriginal Sport Circle
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is Canada's national voice for Indigenous sport, physical activity and recreation. Working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners across the country, ASC advances equitable opportunities for Indigenous peoples to participate, compete and lead through sport. Guided by its provincial and territorial member organizations, ASC supports athlete and coach development, community wellness and national advocacy to strengthen Indigenous sport systems and communities. As steward of the National Strategy for Indigenous Peoples' Participation in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in Canada, ASC is the franchise holder for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and leads the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca

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Contact: Julie Hawrishok, Communications Manager, Aboriginal Sport Circle
613-451-2785
jhawrishok [at] aboriginalsportcircle [dot] ca

 

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