Are you interested in building your leadership skills to contribute to sport and physical activity in your community? Are you passionate about participation and want to share this passion with others? This event is for you!

The Building On Our Strengths workshop, designed by and for Aboriginal women, will provide an opportunity for women working or volunteering in the sport, recreation, health and education fields to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, and develop their leadership skills. Discussion will focus on how to improve community sport and physical activity for Aboriginal girls and women.

When:
Wednesday February 9, 2011; 9-12pm
Thursday February 10, 2011; 9-12pm
*Refreshments will be provided

Where:
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
1000, 11500-35 Street SE
CALGARY, Ab
(403)236-7529

Cost: FREE!

To Sign-Up: Colleen Buffalo @ (403) 202-6539
colleen@aboriginalsports.org

Please R.S.V.P. by January 31, 2011
Registration numbers are limited, so sign up soon!

About the Workshop Facilitator:

Trudy Yellow Fly was born and raised on the Siksika Nation in traditional Blackfoot Territory within southern Alberta. She attended the University of Calgary, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2005. She is currently employed with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (I.S.C.A./Aboriginal Sports) as the Sport Development Coordinator for all areas of Alberta. Trudy volunteers her time to coach and develop skills for young girls in various areas of sport such as basketball, volleyball, and running. She is also a certified Aboriginal Coach Manual (ACM) facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in Alberta. Trudy is the mother of a three year old son named “Ten”.

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