Project Summary
Racism exists within the recreation sector, significantly impacting the psychological health and well-being of affected individuals. By recognizing this issue, Recreation PEI aims to enhance support for those facing racism and to provide unifying guidelines for the sector to address and prevent systemic racism within recreation.
The Anti-Racism Charter in Recreation is needed to acknowledge and address the impacts caused by racism. It provides opportunity to engage in dialogue, education, and actions which together will create a more inclusive and welcoming sector. The charter can be adopted by any organization in Prince Edward Island. Signatories to the Anti-Racism Charter will undertake the following actions and commitments: Acknowledge and Address Racism, Provide Ongoing Training and Educational Opportunities, Build Racially Representative Communities, Design Equitable and Inclusive Opportunities.
With the permission of Recreation Nova Scotia, the Recreation PEI Anti-Racism Charter in Recreation has largely been adopted in full from the original, with some changes in text and format. Recreation PEI is grateful to all of the staff and volunteers from Recreation NS who worked on bringing the initial charter to life.
Become a Charter Signatory today: Anti-Racism Charter Form
Resources and Educational Material
Anti-Racism in Recreation Training - Recreation NS
1 hour online, $15 (contact Recreation PEI about a subsidy)
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Recreation Settings - Communities Choosewell, Alberta Recreation & Parks Association
45-60 minutes online, free (2 Modules available)
Anti-Racism in Coaching - Coaches' Association of Canada, NCCP
1 hour online, $15 (occasionally offered free)
Recreation PEI- Resources Shared
Recreation NS Anti-Racism Charter - Resource List
PEI Public Library: Black Resources Collection
PEI Public Library: Indigenous Collection
Signatories
We're grateful to all the organizations who have signed on to the Anti-Racism Charter in Recreation for their commitment to a more equitable and inclusive recreation system in the province.
- Bell Aliant Centre
- Eastern Kings Sportsplex
- Town of Borden-Carleton
- Town of Cornwall
- Western Region Sport and Recreation Council
This project was supported by an Anti-Racism Grant from the Government of Prince Edward Island.
Recreation PEI's Action Plan
The board of director's has built an action plan to address racism for our organization on an ongoing basis. Progress on the action plan will be updated on a quarterly basis (March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year). New actions may be added as well.
Recreation PEI's Anti-Racism Action Plan