WiSH
World Indigenous
Sports & Health Society
Our Purpose
WISH Society is dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth and adults through sports, mental health, nutrition, and physical well-being. We aim to promote wellness, inclusion, diversity, and equity within Indigenous communities. By using sports and health as pillars, we strive to cultivate cultural pride, create opportunities, and foster personal growth.
Projects
Our Initiatives
Our initiatives focus on Indigenous led excellence in sports and health. From sports programs to mental health support, we are committed to making a positive impact. Join us in promoting wellness, diversity, and equity.
Sports Programs
​Participate in sport programs and events that celebrate Indigenous cultures and unity.
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Our purpose is to be connected with the land where we live through sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, climbing, biking, and hiking.
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Engage in various sports activities that promote physical well-being and teamwork.
Nurturing Well-Being
Heart and mind connected!
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Engage with Indigenous approaches to well-being connecting ancestral teachings with modern day living.
Tsawout knowledge keeper J.B. Williams prepares salmon for the pit cook. All photos by Robyn Bell / Capital Daily
Nutrition and Food Sovereignty
Food is nourishment, medicine, community, connected to land and ancestral teachings.
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Participate in harvesting and preparation of traditional foods and medicines to promote well-being through nutrition.
