RE Through Recreation: Reflections on the Winter Movie Media Meet-Up Series Recreation Nova Scotia and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s Every One Every Day Program came together with a shared intention: to create space for deeper learning, reflection, and action around decolonization and anti-racism in recreation. What emerged through the

By Jody Jewers, Editor, The Sport SectionRemembrance Day held extra meaning for the Town of Truro as the Truro Amateur Athletic Club Grounds was renamed the No. 2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility during a ceremony to honour the legacy of Canada’s first and only Black battalion to serve in the

By Tom Peters, freelance writer  Sport can provide an international venue to draw people together not only for the competitive aspect but also to provide a platform to exchange ideas, culture and build new and lasting relationships. Such was the case for seven Nova Scotians—four coaches and three athletes—to draw

By Tom PetersGlooscap, an inspirational and cultural leader of the Mi’kmaq peoples, had great respect for the teachings of his elders “and listening to their wisdom. This can inspire you to seek out mentors, value the knowledge of those older than you and learn from their experiences.” This inspirational comment

Racism exists in Nova Scotia, and the recreation sector is no exception. Racist incidents have serious impacts on the health and well-being of those affected, and the lack of support available makes them worse. Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) has created the Anti-Racism in Recreation Charter to support individuals and communities

Roxy Peterson is pictured with RNS Past-President Rachel Bedingfiled accepting Recreation Nova Scotia’s 2024 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Award on behalf of the Town of Kentville for its Neighbourhood Outreach Program Coordinator position. Roxy leads Kentville’s Diversity and Belonging Task Team through his position with the Town. Equity, Diversity,