By: Melissa Knox I need to make my own t-shirt that reads, “Black History Is Every Month.” February, the shortest month of the year. Just when you start to gain momentum, the month is already almost over! Black History Month (BHM) first began in the U.S. as a week-long celebration in February … [Read more...] about Black History Month 2021: “The Future is Now”
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
I am incredibly excited to be joining the SLSG team and I look forward to connecting with so many of you in the near future. With Fall around the corner, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the past few months, re-energize, and prepare both mentally and physically to face September head on, … [Read more...] about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
CCES Publishes Exploratory Paper on Gender Inclusivity
In late October 2012 the CCES (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport) released its report, Sport in Transition: Making Sport in Canada More Responsible for Gender Inclusivity. The report documents an exploratory conversation among a select group of experts on how sport in Canada can be more inclusive … [Read more...] about CCES Publishes Exploratory Paper on Gender Inclusivity
Gender Identity in Sport
LawNow magazine has just published my recent article on gender identity and sport. Here is a link to the full article. … [Read more...] about Gender Identity in Sport
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Paves the Way in Creating a More Inclusive Sport Environment
I am in Ottawa this weekend participating in the centennial celebrations of the Canadian PGA, and I had the opportunity to have lunch with my friend and colleague Moira Lassen, who is an international official with the sport of weightlifting and a member of the IWF’s Technical Committee. Moira … [Read more...] about International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Paves the Way in Creating a More Inclusive Sport Environment
The Complicated Jurisdictional World of Sport
Jurisdiction is an interesting concept – particularly in practice. Jurisdiction simply gives one the authority to act within a certain domain; however, while it has legal roots, it is also about power and persuasion. The omission of female ski jumpers from the 2010 Olympic Winter Games was, … [Read more...] about The Complicated Jurisdictional World of Sport