Sports and Recreation Working Committee
Physical activity and structured/unstructured recreational opportunities do more than promote good physical and emotional development in children and youth. They provide an opportunity to relate to others and gain a valuable sense of achievement; the development of social skills; outlets for positive, constructive behavior and; contribute to strengthening the capacity of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq communities.
2011-2012 Work Plan Goals
- Increase the involvement and opportunities in physical activity, sport and recreation for all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.
- Promote greater awareness and prctices of healthy eating and healthy lifestyle choices for all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.
- Increase the capacity (human, fiscal and physical resource) of Mi'kmaq individuals and communities to provide quality physical activity, sport, recreation and healthy eating experiences for all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.
- Support a strong provincial Aboriginal Sport Governing Body.
- Collect data to monitor trends, changes and progress in physical activity, sport, recreation and healthy eating of all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.
2015 Vision
By the year 2015, the Tripartite Sports and Recreation Working Committee is an effective component of the Tripartite process with a clearly defined vision, role and process for implementing its plan and strategies. As a result of its work and that of its member groups, physical activity, sports and recreation, and healthy eating are recognized and valued as key drivers for the health and well-being of Aboriginal individuals and communities. There are greater opportunities and participation in physical activity, sport and recreation. The capacity of human, fiscal and physical resources has increased to achieve the vision. A strong provincial Aboriginal sport body exists. Data is available and utilized to monitor trends, changes and progress.
Targets
By the year 2015:
All band-operated schools will have 30 minutes of physical activity in school/day (physical education/intramurals/DPA/after-school programs).
All band-operated schools will have a "no junk" policy.
All band-operated schools offer extra-curricular activities (intramurals, before and after-school programs).
An increase in physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities for all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia.
All bands will have a physical activity, sport and recreation committee with a plan and budget to provide supports and programs for their members - 80% of bands will have a recreation staff position.
An increase in the number of qualified/trained leaders (coaching, officiating, administration, fitness leaders).
The provincial Aboriginal Sport Body is active and functioning while linking with a designated lead (portfolio) within the Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office.
An effecting communications network.
Increase in funding for sport, recreation and physical activity - based on partnership approach.
System in place for effective data collection and management.
Tripartite Sport and Recreation Working Committee is deemed to be an effective mechanism to support the vision and goals.
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