Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council - MASRC

Important notice ‼️

Our Two-Week Intensive Volleyball Camp taking place at École George V School will be moved to Wellington School for June 10th ONLY. We will return to École George V School on June 12th for our last session!

Drop-ins and late registrations are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.

🏐 KIWI BEACH OPEN 🥝

Join us on June 27, 2026 at Melrose Park CC as we raise funds to help 4 Manitoba Indigenous athletes on their journey to New Zealand. 🇨🇦✈️🇳🇿

$100 per team
Prizes for the Top 3 teams
Melrose Park Community Centre

**Only 12 teams per division — spots will fill fast!**

Divisions:
• 18U Co-Ed
• 19+ Co-Ed
• 19+ Women's
• 19+ Men's

Whether you're chasing a podium finish or just looking for a great day of beach volleyball, all eligible teams are welcome.

🔥 Register your team today:
https://activitymessenger.com/p/aqvR8x3

Tag your teammates and secure your spot before your division fills up!

Presented by the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council.

PROMOTING SPORT AND FITNESS

Sport has always played a big part in Cory Blackbird’s life.

The Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation citizen grew up playing baseball and hockey.

Now, he is sharing that passion with the students in his Nation’s school.

Cory graduated from Brandon University’s PENT Indigenous Teacher Education Program in 2011.

While he started teaching in the classroom, he knew he wanted to make his way into the gymnasium.

Cory made that transition in 2021 and has not looked back since.

Along with teaching regular gym classes, Cory has been working to bring back team sports to the school. In fact, this month he is taking a Keeseekoowenin youth baseball team to a tournament in Winnipeg.

When asked about his motivation, Cory says he loves seeing his students develop skills they never thought they had.

Having a teacher who inspires while also helping our children develop strengths, in all aspects of their growth, is invaluable.

Today, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) lifts up Keeseekoowenin’s Cory Blackbird and all the phys ed teachers who promote healthy living and physical activity in our Nations.

If you would like more information about healthy choices and details about our campaign, be sure to check out SCO’s website at: https://scoinc.mb.ca/knowledge-is-medicine/

Hey Students!

Applications for the 2025-2026 Indigenous Education Awards are being accepted until May 31st. Apply today!

Online Application:
https://businesscouncil.mb.ca/online-application/

The Manito Ahbee Festival wants to thank the Business Council of Manitoba for their continued support!

Have you participated in the Aboriginal Coaching Modules? The Aboriginal Sport Circle wants to hear from you! 🪶

Click below for more information or to complete the survey.

www.masrc.com/news/we-need-your-feedback-on-the-aboriginal-coaching-modules

Would you like to coach at the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games, National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, or 2028 North American Indigenous Games? To be eligible, coaches must have completed the Aboriginal Coaching Modules in the last 5 years. 🌟

The Modules are a 8-hour non-sport specific NCCP-accredited coaching course that is designed to empower both Indigenous and non-Indigenous coaches working with Indigenous athletes. 🙌

We're hosting three upcoming Aboriginal Coaching Modules - to register, visit https://www.masrc.com/acm. 🏹

Registration is NOW OPEN for Phase 2 of the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games, taking place in Sagkeeng First Nation in August.

Visit www.2026misg.com for more information and to register!

🎉 Registration for Phase 2 of the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games IS NOW OPEN! Join us for archery, athletics, basketball, ball hockey, and golf August 11-13, 2026 in Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation.

Full registration details, including how to register and team formation, are on our website. Huge thanks to our sponsors for making the Games possible.

🔗 To register, visit www.2026misg.com

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