The Mi’kmaw Sport Summit was held in Halifax on November 17-19 at the Atlantica Hotel. The conference gave Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw communities an opportunity to send sports/rec representatives to learn and share what is happening in sport in our Mi’kmaw communities.

Mike Hudson of Sport Nova Scotia gave an update on coaching opportunities in the province of Nova Scotia and talked about the importance of coaches being positive even while correcting a player’s mistake. Allowing players to make mistakes and coaches being able to recognize that teachable moment for that player to learn from the mistake rather than feel ashamed. Coaches will likely retain those players and make that particular sport more fun to compete in.

Soccer Nova Scotia gave a presentation on the programs available in the province of NS and facilit ...