2020–2030 Nunaliit Aulajut Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework © 2020 Government of Nunavut All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the Government of Nunavut except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act. Government of Nunavut Sport and Recreation Division Department of Community and Government Services PO Box 440, 3090 6th Street, Baker Lake, NU X0C 0A0 Phone: 1-888-765-5506 (toll free) or 867-793-3310 1 2020–2030 Nunaliit Aulajut Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework In Nunavut, hunting and hockey, sewing and soccer, dancing and drumming, as well as badminton and berry picking are some of the activities we enjoy. This Framework reflects the Inuit way of life, culture, and societal values. Its pathway respects all the ways we choose to be active and engaged in our communities and provides guidance for the next 10 years. The Government of Nunavut’s Sport and Recreation Division is responsible for implementing the Framework’s goals in cooperation with the many people, groups, and communities who share an interest in advancing sport, physical activity, and recreation in ways that benefit health, well-being, and quality of life in Nunavut. CONTENTS 3 Minister’s Message 16 Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, 28 Walking the Path Together and Recreation Framework 4 The Path Forward 30 Our Destination 18 Goal #1: Active Lifestyles 10 A Way of Life 20 Goal #2: Programs and Services 12 Looking to the Future 22 Goal #3: Leadership and Capacity 14 Guiding our Way 24 Goal #4: Connect and Collaborate 26 Goal #5: Spaces and Places Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework was developed by Common Ground Consulting Inc. through the work of Caroline Sparks and Flo Frank. It reflects input from people across Nunavut who shared their ideas through focus groups, interviews, and surveys. The Government of Nunavut Sport and Recreation Division extends its thanks to the youth, elders, coaches, volunteers, territorial and community organization administrators, recreation practitioners, government and Inuit association staff, and others for helping to shape a path for the next 10 years. 3 MINISTER’S MESSAGE The Government of Nunavut is committed to the promotion, development, and delivery of sport, physical activity, and recreation opportunities for all Nunavummiut. This Framework was developed Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, through the guidance and wisdom Physical Activity, and Recreation of our community members, youth, Framework sets a vision and goals elders, government departments, for our people, staff, communities, and territorial and community coaches, leaders, territorial and sport and recreation associations. community organizations as well as We heard from today’s voices for our volunteers. The Framework and tomorrow’s leaders as our demonstrates our commitment to youth shared their hopes for the Nunavut and to national priorities future. Now, we have a route to around sport, physical activity, Honourable Lorne Kusugak guide sport, physical activity, and recreation, and health. Carrying Minister of Community and recreation in our territory for the out the goals of the Framework will Government Services next 10 years. help us increase awareness of the The sport, physical activity, and benefits of sport, physical activity, recreation sector in Nunavut and recreation while building our continues to evolve and expand. sector’s capacity and strengthening There are opportunities to relationships as we work towards participate in Inuit traditional a common vision. activities, organized sports, major Sport, physical activity, and games, recreation programs and recreation impact all of us in one events, day camp programs, way or another. Moving forward unstructured play, and a variety together, we can all play a part of physical activities, both in our in implementing this Framework facilities and out on the land. for the future of our people We know that sport, physical and communities. activity, and recreation are good for our personal health and for the social and economic well-being Nakurmiik, of our communities. Honourable Lorne Kusugak Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework The Path Forward 5 Across Canada, we take part in sport, physical activity, and recreation for various reasons. These activities can contribute to personal health, pursuit of excellence, a sense of pride, social well‑being, and even economic prosperity. When everyone has access to safe, fulfilling, and culturally‑relevant activities, the outcomes are even greater. Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework In Nunavut, traditional games, cultural activities, sport, physical activity, and recreation are part of an active, healthy lifestyle. These activities improve physical and mental health, and they strengthen family and community bonds. They also encourage the development of skills and positive attitudes that help people work together, address challenges, and build strong communities. 7 Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework sets a path to help people become healthier and communities become stronger. It builds on our strengths, as well as on the things that are working well and that point us in the right direction. The Framework also aims to shine a light on our opportunities as well as on areas where more attention or a different route is needed. Regardless of how people choose to be active, this Framework’s vision is broad enough to meet diverse interests, needs, and priorities. The goals are culturally relevant and include people of all ages and abilities. Grounded in Inuit culture and values, the Framework invites us to move forward together. It offers strategies for the next 10 years that guide: x Our Sport and Recreation x Educators, child care providers, x Municipalities and their Division staff to develop and others who support staff as they try to balance the policy, deliver programs and children and youth to be many different priorities and services, and strive to meet physically active daily. services that contribute to community, territorial, and x Sport organizations that provide social and economic well-being national sport, physical activity, opportunities to participate and in their communities. and recreation priorities. volunteer, coach and officiate, x Youth, elders, children, x Staff in other departments and excel in sport including and families as they engage as they work to fulfill the Inuit Games. in traditional activities, sport, Government of Nunavut’s x Recreation organizations that recreation, Inuit Games, and Turaaqtavut vision of “living with enable a wide variety of activities daily physical activity. a sense of personal well-being, through programs, facilities, and in harmony with one another leadership training, and other and our land.” forms of support. Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework In Canada, three national documents identify common strategies for sport, physical activity, and recreation. In Nunavut, Sport and Recreation Division staff are responsible for implementing these priorities in ways that are meaningful and relevant. Canadian Sport Policy A Framework for A Common Vision for (2012–2022) Recreation in Canada Increasing Physical Activity 2015: Pathways to and Decreasing Sedentary Sets direction for Wellbeing Behaviour in Canada: Let’s sport and encourages Get Moving (2018) stakeholders to realize Identifies the commitment the positive impacts of made by the recreation Supports sport and recreation sport on individuals, sector and governments to a priorities and aims to lead communities, and society shared vision and five goals: the way to a healthier Canada. Endorsed by federal through five goals: 1. Active Living and provincial/territorial 1. Introduction to Sport 2. Inclusion and Access governments, it emphasizes 2. Recreational Sport 3. Connecting People collective action through six 3. Competitive Sport and Nature areas of focus: 4. High Performance Sport 4. Supportive Environments 1. Cultural Norms 5. Sport for Social and 5. Recreation Capacity 2. Spaces and Places Economic Development 3. Public Engagement 4. Partnerships 5. Leadership 6. Learning and Progress 9 In Nunavut, we have a number of plans and strategies that describe common priorities for health, well-being, and quality of life. Sport, physical activity, and recreation are recognized as ways to achieve our collective outcomes. Inuusivut Anninaqtuq: Nunavut’s Third Our Minds Matter: A Youth-Informed Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2017–2022) Review of Mental Health Services for Young Nunavummiut (2019) Describes how access to youth centres and healthy recreational activities can strengthen Emphasizes how “structured leisure youth resilience, leadership, self-confidence, activities, such as sports or clubs” contribute and life skills. to positive youth development, self-esteem, and mental well-being. The Makimaniq Plan 2: A Shared Approach Elders Program Strategy (2010–2014) to Poverty Reduction (2017–2022) Encourages government departments