Wheelchair Rugby Canada stands with our Paralympic community in acknowledging and celebrating the important contributions of Black individuals. As an organization that serves to create sport-equity for minority populations, it is important that we use our platform to engage our communities in the pursuit of racial equity.

About Black History Month

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.

For more information: February is Black History Month – Canada.ca

Stories from our Sport Community

Moving Beyond Kindness for Black History Month (Blog), by Andrew Paris (@TheCurlingDad)

Sport For Life Honours Black History Month (Blog)

“I Dream Because I Can”, Canada Basketball (News)

Rewind Feature Series: Dean Bergeron (CPC)

WRC will continue to share and amplify these stories throughout the month of February.

WRC Equity Initiatives

WRC is looking internally to grow and learn as an organization in the DE&I space. One of the ways we’re looking to achieve this is assembling a working group. It is essential that our DE&I strategy is integrated in all aspects of how we operate. We are looking to build a diverse group of stakeholders, inclusive of our staff, directors, and athletes. Our goal is to improve and expand our community; there is still much to learn about the barriers that members of our communities continue to face.

If you are interested in being involved in the conversation, we invite those interested to contact Nancy Wong (Nancy@wheelchairrugby.ca).

ABOUT WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CANADA

Wheelchair Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the Canadian Heritage Sport of wheelchair rugby. Wheelchair Rugby Canada strives to be a world-leader in wheelchair rugby, a respected advocate for wheelchair athletes and a visionary organization committed to excellence in programs from recruitment to retirement.

MEDIA CONTACT

Nathan Lederer
Communications and Marketing Manager
Wheelchair Rugby Canada
nathan@wheelchairrugby.ca or 905-531-7428