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Welcome to Iroquois Roots Rugby
Welcome to Iroquois Roots Rugby
OUR MISSION
To deliver an Indigenous-led program that promotes the sport of rugby to First Nations youth in Ontario in accordance with the Truth and Reconciliation's Call to Action to:
*Reduce barriers to sport participation;
*Promote physical activity as a fundamental element of health and well-being;
*Increase the pursuit of excellence in sport, and
*Build capacity in the Canadian sport system to be inclusive of Indigenous people.
OUR VISION
To engage Indigenous youth in the sport of rugby while honouring Indigenous culture and recognizing the unique environments of First Nations communities in Ontario.
Rugby Camps
Rugby Camps
We wish to bring our camp into as many of Ontario's 133 First Nations as possible! These 1-2 day camps will be open to youth from 5-18 years of age and will focus on FUNdamental rugby skills through game-based techniques. And best of all, camps will be FREE of charge!
Building our Roots Rugby Team
Building our Roots Rugby Team
Our goal is to develop interested indigenous athletes in order to build competitive U-18 Boys and Girls teams.
Creating Rugby Fans
Creating Rugby Fans
Iroquois Roots Rugby hopes to create an appreciation for Rugby in First Nations, Metis & Inuit communities. Support for the sport and the athletes is just as important as direct participation.