Indigenous Inclusion Resources

The SOC Indigenous Inclusion Resources have been developed through engagement and support of an Indigenous Inclusion Advisory Committee which is comprised of Indigenous leaders and Special Olympics leaders from across Turtle Island.

The purpose of these resources is to build relationships, to engage with Indigenous communities and leaders, and to appreciate some of the cultural context and considerations that will be helpful in supporting Indigenous participants across the Special Olympics system. SOC believes these resources will be living documents and will evolve as this journey continues, building on collaboration and learning.

These resources should be used with the mindset of this being a learning journey, and that these are meant to offer support and guidance, to be used along with flexibility and openness. It is important to build relationships and to ask for guidance from local Indigenous leaders along the way. SOC also recommends that you attend ongoing training and learning opportunities to continue to build understanding, appreciation and competency in how to support Indigenous participants, and to create more culturally inclusive programming.