Traditional physical activities have numerous physiological and psychosocial benefits for
Indigenous youth around the world. Little is known about the positive health and wellness …

Participation in sport and recreation may contribute to various holistic benefits among
Indigenous youth in Canada. However, there is a need for a consolidated evidence base to …

Recent research has highlighted the cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of
sport and physical activity participation for Indigenous youth (McHugh, Coppola, & Sinclair …

For many Indigenous communities, decreased participation in traditional land-based
activities has led to higher rates of chronic disease and a decrease in well-being. This …

Colonization impacts Indigenous Peoples' way of life, culture, language, community
structure and social networks. Links between social determinants of health and physical …

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a community and school sport
program (SCP) on Indigenous adolescents' life skills and physical activity levels within …

To challenge the current negative and disease-oriented view in the Western health science
paradigm, researchers from the University of Alberta collaborated with the Yellowknives …

Objectives To evaluate research into the effectiveness of group-based sport and exercise
programs targeting Indigenous adults on anthropometric, physiological and quality of life …

Given poorer health and higher rates of chronic disease seen in Indigenous populations
around the world and the evidence linking exercise with health and wellbeing …

Physical activity and, more specifically, sport, can positively impact the body, mind, heart,
and spirit of Aboriginal youth. Despite enthusiasm for these benefits, there is a paucity of …