Creating safe, inclusive and culturally respectful sport environments

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is committed to creating sport environments where everyone feels safe, respected and included. We believe safe sport is free from all forms of maltreatment and that Indigenous participants should experience physical, psychological and cultural safety in every aspect of sport.

Safe sport is a shared responsibility. Together with our Provincial and Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies, partners and communities, we are working to strengthen safe sport through education, prevention, accountability and culturally informed practices.

Our Commitment

ASC is a signatory to the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) and has adopted the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment (UCCMS).

Through our partnership with Sport Integrity Canada, we are committed to implementing safe sport in a way that is culturally respectful, trauma-informed and responsive to the unique needs to First Nations, Inuit and Métis participants.

Learn more about the Canadian Safe Sport Program and the UCCMS:

SPORTINTEGRITY.CA/SAFESPORT

Reporting a concern

If you have experienced, witnessed or become aware of behaviour that may violate the UCCMS, reports should be made to Sport Integrity Canada through the Canadian Safe Sport Program.

Reports can be submitted online or by phone and individuals may choose to remain anonymous.

Report online:

cces.ca/report-safe-sport

Report by phone: 1-866-971-2777

Independent Third Party

You may contact our Independent Third Party at itp@wwdrs.ca. The Independent Third Party provides a confidential, impartial process for receiving concerns, explaining available options and guiding individuals through the appropriate complaint process. The Independent Third Party operates independently of the Aboriginal Sport Circle and is empowered to initiate the appropriate process based on the information provided.

Policies

ASC's Safe Sport framework is supported by policies and procedures that promote respectful conduct, participant safety and accountability. Policies are available upon request. Please contact ascoffice@aboriginalsportcircle.ca.