Virtual Listening Session - June 29, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, we had the opportunity to welcome Anthony Quititch from the Manawan Sports and Recreation Department, as well as Christina Béland-Racine and Martin Gill from the Odanak Community Health Centre. They shared with us their vision of sports, physical activities, and traditional practices in their respective communities.

For them, sport encompasses many aspects such as sport, whether individual or collective, fitness, as well as moments of gathering that allow them to build social ties and improve well-being. The two communities agreed on several points, including the development of partnerships with Indigenous institutions, Quebec sports federations, and the search for sponsors to fund events.

These exchanges provided the framework for a brainstorming and ideation session for participants to better understand their needs and the realities of other communities. We warmly thank our three participants for dedicating their time to this enriching and hopeful session for the future.