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There's a Cultural Pride Through Our Games

Enhancing the Sport Experiences of Indigenous Youth in Canada Through Participation in Traditional Games

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ID2349260
AuthorsM Dubnewick (0000-0001-9262-9460, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada), Tristan Hopper (0000-0003-1781-234X, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada), John C Spence (0000-0001-8485-1336, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada), Tara-Leigh F Mchugh (University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada), Tara-Leigh Mchugh (0000-0002-6528-9613, University of Alberta, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume42
Issue4
Pages207-226
Publication date2018-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Sport and Social Issues (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0193-7235 • E-ISSN: 1552-7638
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0193723518758456
OpenAlexW2794335258
LanguageEN
Citations received20
References cited32

The purpose of this community-based participatory research was to better understand how participation in traditional games can enhance the sport experiences of Indigenous youth. Eight Indigenous youth (14-18 years) and 10 adults living in various communities in the Northwest Territories, Canada, participated in either a one-on-one interview or group interview. Data were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach, and findings suggest that participating in traditional games can enhance the sport experiences of Indigenous youth by (a) promoting cultural pride, (b) interacting with Elders, (c) supporting connection to the land, (d) developing personal characteristics, and (e) developing a foundation for movement. This research advances the sport literature and provides necessary insights regarding traditional games for sport programmers and policy makers

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