5th Annual Sports for Life

The 5th Annual Sports for Life: Indigenous Youth, Health, and the Future of Saskatchewan conference will welcome more than 150 Aboriginal youth grades 7-12 from Regina and surrounding communities to campus. Students will experience a number of active sports sessions led by members of the University of Regina community. The sports showcased this year are wrestling, football, basketball, swimming, ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse among others. This year’s keynote speaker is Natalie Lukiw, international beach volleyball star, along with Fred Sasakamoose, the first indigenous player in the NHL. In addition, there will be a session called “Intro. To Pow Wow” led by renowned dancer Theodore Bison and the Charging Bear Singers. Members of the 2013 North American Champion Standing Buffalo Fighting Sioux Lacrosse team will be recognized for their accomplishment. The conference is hosted by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Aboriginal Student Centre and SUNTEP. All are welcome to come out and listen to the speakers and Intro to Powwow at the following times: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Keynote gathering (Education Building Auditorium) 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Intro to Pow Wow (Gym 3 – Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport)

More information at: http://www.uregina.ca/events/5th-annual-sports-for-life