FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2022 – Halifax, NS –Sport Nova Scotia to help Launch NS Sport & Recreation Anti-Racism Week
Sport Nova Scotia has partnered with the Province, Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, Recreation Nova Scotia, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey to launch the first ever NS Sport and Recreation Anti-Racism Week.
From Monday, November 14 until Friday, November 18 a variety of anti-racism initiatives will take place throughout Nova Scotia. The full schedule and registration to participate can be found on the website showuptospeakup.ca.
Quick Facts
The schedule includes the following:
-Recreation Nova Scotia Roadshow
-Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia Anti-Racism Declaration launch
-E-learning modules for athletes and parents
-BIPOC closed space conversation
-Panel discussion
Additional Links:
-NS Sport & Recreation Anti Racism Week website.
-Government of Nova Scotia press release.
Sport Nova Scotia
Sport Nova Scotia is a voice for amateur sport that promotes the benefits of health, personal development and achievement of all participants. We’re a non-profit, non-government organization representing approximately 60 provincial sport organizations and more than 160,000- member Nova Scotians.
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Kate Trask
Manager of Public Relations & Communications
Sport Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Rd.
Halifax, NS
B3J 1G6
902.292.0037 | ktrask@sportnovascotia.ca
