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National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) Announces 2025 Board Chairs December 20, 2024 The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) are proud to unveil the leadership team guiding the 2025 championship.	The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2026! December 11, 2024 The ASC is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is now open!	2025 ABORIGINAL APPRENTICE COACHING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT October 29, 2024 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), together with the Canada Games Council and the Coaches Association of Canada, is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2025 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP).
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) Announces First-Ever National Indigenous Sports Gala: Celebrating Indigenous Sporting Excellence October 23, 2024 The ASC is proud to announce the first-ever National Indigenous Sports Gala, set to take place November 23rd, 2024. This inaugural event will take place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.	Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors October 7, 2024 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to welcome all new and returning Directors to its Board. Four Directors were elected at the ASC's Annual General Meeting on September 20th.	Canada Basketball and Aboriginal Sport Circle partner to launch the inaugural National Indigenous Basketball Camp September 18, 2024 Canada Basketball, in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) and all associated Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASB), announced today the launch of the inaugural NIBC.
ASC: The Aboriginal Sport Circle congratulates Indigenous athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics July 26, 2024 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is thrilled to congratulate Indigenous athletes representing Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympics and wishes them every success at the Games.	ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest July 23, 2024 The Board of Directors is the legal governing authority for the ASC. The Board of Directors consists of eight (8) Directors, including a President and Vice-President, both of whom also serve as Officers.	THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE (ASC) IS HONOURED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF REGIONAL TOM LONGBOAT AWARDS July 15, 2024 Continuing this long-standing tradition, the ASC is pleased to announce the launch of this year's nominations.
THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2024 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS June 25, 2024 The National Indigenous Coaching Awards, delivered annually, were developed to recognize the outstanding commitment and contributions of Indigenous coaches to sport in Canada.	THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES BRITISH COLUMBIA AS THE HOST OF THE 2025 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS May 10, 2024 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce that the host of the 22nd National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) will be Kamloops, British Columbia.	Aboriginal Sport Circle Proudly Presents the 21st National Aboriginal Hockey Championships May 1, 2024 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 21st Championships will be hosted in Grande Prairie, Alberta, from May 6 to 11, 2024.
ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2023 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS October 30, 2023 The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Indigenous Coaching Awards. This year's recipients are Tyndall Fontaine of Manitoba and Savanna Smith of British Columbia.	Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2023 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients September 22, 2023 The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Tom Longboat Awards. This year's winners are Trina Ross and Connor Church, both of Manitoba.	ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest August 11, 2023 The Board of Directors is the legal governing authority for the ASC. The Board of Directors consists of eight (8) Directors, including a President and Vice-President, both of whom also serve as Officers.
The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2025! June 23, 2023 We invite you to share with your networks.	THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE CONGRATULATES ALBERTA AS THE 2024 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST May 19, 2023 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the host for the 21st Annual National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC): Grande Prairie, Alberta. The event will take place May 5 - 11, 2024, at the Design Works Centre.	The ASC Welcomes the 20th National Aboriginal Hockey Championships May 2, 2023 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to sponsor the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba from May 7 to 13.
THE TOM LONGBOAT NATIONAL AWARDS 2023 April 15, 2023 The nomination period is April 15, 2023 to June 30, 2023.	National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024 January 12, 2023 The ASC is seeking a Host Community to serve as the location for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in May 2024.	ASC Governance Review - RFP December 21, 2022 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (the "ASC") wishes to engage a consultant or consulting firm (the "Consultant") to facilitate and prepare a governance review (the "Project") for the ASC.
ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest July 28, 2022 We hope you will put forward a nomination to be considered and potentially join us in this important work.	2023 North American Indigenous Games July 27, 2022 Indigenous Official Mentorship Program Guidelines	THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS June 22, 2022 The National Indigenous Coaching Awards are delivered annually in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada. These awards were developed to recognize the outstanding commitment and contributes of Indigenous coaches to sport in Canada.
THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES WINNIPEG AS THE 2023 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST May 15, 2022 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the host for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) has been awarded to Winnipeg, Manitoba.	The Aboriginal Sport Circle Appoints Matthew Tapper as Chief Executive Officer May 3, 2022 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tapper as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 9, 2022.	2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP) March 23, 2022 The Aboriginal Sport Circle, along with the Canada Games Council and the Coaches Association of Canada are pleased to highlight the coaches selected to participate in the 2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP).
2023 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program December 2, 2021 ASC is pleased to announce that the intake for the 2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program is now open	Aboriginal Sport Circle welcomes new and returning board of directors November 2, 2021 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to welcome three new Directors and two re-elected Directors to the ASC Board of Directors	ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2021 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS November 1, 2021 The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 National Indigenous Coaching Awards.
Membertou is thrilled to welcome back the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in May 2022 October 27, 2021 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the host for the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)	Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients September 9, 2021 This year's winners are Kerri Einarson and Conner Roulette, both of Manitoba.	The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards June 9, 2021 The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada.
RICHARD LUSH AND VERONICA MCDONALD RECIPIENTS OF PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD November 4, 2020 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is honoured to present the 2020 National Indigenous Coaching Awards (NICA).	WITH COVID-19, INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE OPENS DIGITAL CLASSROOM September 28, 2020 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership that offers virtual Indigenous cultural awareness training to sports organizations across Canada.	Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New Board of Directors September 23, 2020 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to welcome 3 new and 2 returning members to its Board of Directors.
The 2021 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Cancelled Due to Uncertainty of COVID-19 September 22, 2020 The ASC cancelled NAHC's 2020 event, in alignment with Hockey Canada, who cancelled of all their own sanctioned events.	Ross Powless inducted into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame June 1, 2020 Canada's Sport Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2020/21 inductees on May 27, 2020. Inductees will receive the Order of Sport award, Canada's highest sporting honour.	The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2020 National Indigenous Coaching Awards May 22, 2020 National coaching awards for indigenous excellence in sport.
An update from ASC President on COVID-19 March 24, 2020 As many of you know, COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way of life as we know it. We have all been impacted in one way or another by this global pandemic.	ASC announces cancellation of 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships March 13, 2020 On March 12th, the ASC was advised of Hockey Canada's cancellation of all sanctioned events until further notice.	Covid-19 Update March 11, 2020 Earlier today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic and called on leadership around the world to focus on prevention, preparedness, public health, political leadership and most of all, people.

News and Media

National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) Announces 2025 Board Chairs

The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2026!

2025 ABORIGINAL APPRENTICE COACHING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) Announces First-Ever National Indigenous Sports Gala: Celebrating Indigenous Sporting Excellence

Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New and Returning Board Directors

Canada Basketball and Aboriginal Sport Circle partner to launch the inaugural National Indigenous Basketball Camp

ASC: The Aboriginal Sport Circle congratulates Indigenous athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics

ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest

THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE (ASC) IS HONOURED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF REGIONAL TOM LONGBOAT AWARDS

THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2024 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS

THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES BRITISH COLUMBIA AS THE HOST OF THE 2025 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aboriginal Sport Circle Proudly Presents the 21st National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2023 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS

Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2023 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients

ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest

The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2025!

THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE CONGRATULATES ALBERTA AS THE 2024 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST

The ASC Welcomes the 20th National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

THE TOM LONGBOAT NATIONAL AWARDS 2023

National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024

ASC Governance Review - RFP

ASC Board of Directors Expression of Interest

2023 North American Indigenous Games

THE ASC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARDS

THE ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES WINNIPEG AS THE 2023 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST

The Aboriginal Sport Circle Appoints Matthew Tapper as Chief Executive Officer

2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP)

2023 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program

Aboriginal Sport Circle welcomes new and returning board of directors

ABORIGINAL SPORT CIRCLE ANNOUNCES THE 2021 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS

Membertou is thrilled to welcome back the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in May 2022

Aboriginal Sport Circle Announces the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards Recipients

The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2021 Tom Longboat Awards

RICHARD LUSH AND VERONICA MCDONALD RECIPIENTS OF PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS COACHING AWARD

WITH COVID-19, INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE OPENS DIGITAL CLASSROOM

Aboriginal Sport Circle Welcomes New Board of Directors

The 2021 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Cancelled Due to Uncertainty of COVID-19

Ross Powless inducted into Canada's Sport Hall of Fame

The ASC is excited to announce the launch of the 2020 National Indigenous Coaching Awards

An update from ASC President on COVID-19

ASC announces cancellation of 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Covid-19 Update

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