Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Iain Murray from Triton Canada. Triton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated background screening company, whose mission is to create safer communities. They proudly serve NSOs, PSTOs and local clubs across the country, by providing 15-minute Criminal Record Checks, Social Media Checks, and Digital Credentials to advance Safe Sport initiatives. Moreover, the team at Triton are coaches and volunteers too, and strive to keep sport safe with secure, compliant screening solutions. Join us for an informative episode on advancements in screening practices in the sport sector. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: https://www.tritoncanada.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainmurray81/ https://sportlaw.ca/evolving-challenges-with-police-record-checks/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes Megan Sheldon and Alayne Hing. Megan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Be Ceremonial, the world’s first guided ritual and ceremony app. Through rituals and ceremonies, Megan helps people through major life changes, such as pregnancy loss, menopause, living funerals and death anniversaries. Alayne is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who supports the wellbeing of Olympians, Paralympians and professional athletes as they look to perform on the world’s biggest stages. Join in as they discuss holistic approaches to ensure a healthy transition when navigating life transitions. Check out the link below to learn more about the topic: https://www.beceremonial.com/about/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche  Producer: Robin Witty   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

  Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Mark McGuire a former professional European athlete and coach, a Coaching Association of Canada Learning Facilitator, an Ontario Minor Hockey Association Course Conductor and Executive Director of Give and Go Sports Education. Mark shares the purpose of his advocacy group, which highlights the benefits of seasonal multisport for kids. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: https://giveandgosport.ca https://sportlaw.ca/heres-hoping-for-healthy-human-sport-in-2024/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes guest Cara Button to the show. Cara is the Senior National Manager of Game Plan, a total athlete wellness program that provides holistic support to national team athletes. Listen in to learn more about how the program continues to meet the changing needs of athletes, during and after their high-performance careers. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/read-dina-bell-laroches-latest-blog-the-cost-of-doing-good-athlete-activists-pay-the-price/ https://sportlaw.ca/how-learning-from-others-can-help-to-ensure-safer-sport-practices/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes   Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Steve Indig and Will Russell are joined by special guest, Ron Yeung, Head of Domestic Development and 3x3 Development with Canada Basketball. In this episode the three discuss how Canada Basketball aligned programs with their PTSOs to improve capacity and program delivery. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/thinking-about-governance-reform-here-are-some-questions-to-get-you-started/ https://sportlaw.ca/governance-gremlins-threatens-sports-ability-to-thrive/ https://sportlaw.ca/inspired-governance-a-way-forward-for-sport-leaders/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Andrea Carey, a certified Inclusion Professional and Founder and Chief Inclusion Officer of INclusion INcorporated. Listen in as Andrea shares the key elements of creating an inclusive sport environment. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging/ https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/read-lauren-bretts-latest-blog-from-sport-law-if-we-create-great-leaders-well-create-great-sport/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Cody McKay, competitive cyclist and founder of Project Heart. In the podcast Cody shares his life altering journey, what inspired him to launch Project Heart, and his vision for how sport can be a catalyst for heart health.  Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Blog - https://dinabelllaroche.substack.com/p/heart-to-heart Website – www.project-heart.ca Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome special guest, Philippe Marquis. Philippe is a two-time Olympian, Chair of the Canadian Olympic Committee athletes' commission and a Freestyle Next Gen Coach. In the podcast Philippe shares some of the challenges and benefits of transitioning from Athlete to Coach as well as how his experiences as an athlete shape his approach to coaching. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Blog - If we create great leaders we’ll create great sport Blog – The Cost of Doing Good – Athlete Activists Pay the Price Blog –Here’s Hoping for a Healthy Human Sport in 2024 Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Sport Law team member, Certified Parliamentarian, and risk management specialist, Jason Robinson to the podcast. Jason provides a refreshing and insightful way for sport leaders to mitigate and manage risks by aligning leadership decisions with organizational values and strategic goals. Learn from one of Canada’s leading experts on how you can adopt a holistic risk management approach to strengthen your organization’s decision-making.   Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: Blog - Smart Tips for Risk Management Blog - Manage your Risks by Managing by Values Blog - Managing Risks Makes Good Business Sense Blog - Managing Risk Through Purposeful Communication Blog - International Team Travel and Preparing for Risks Across Borders Flyer - Risk Management – A Guide for Services Flyer - Risk Management Workshop Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome 3-time Olympian, Coach, Consultant, British Diplomat and author, Cath Bishop. Cath published, The Long Win, which was listed by the Financial Times as one of its Top Business books for 2020. Listen in as they discuss how Cath has been putting the “long win” principles into practice with The Athlete Project. Check out the links below to learn more about the topic: cathbishop.com thelongwin.com Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach ‘lost boys’ | Gareth Southgate | The Guardian Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes clinical psychologist, Dr. Heather Wheeler, to talk about mental health and grief and loss support for athletes. Listen in as they discuss how athletes can learn to manage difficult emotions, communicate their needs, and navigate experiences of grief that naturally arise after loss. Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/the-cost-of-doing-good-athlete-activists-pay-the-price/ https://sportlaw.ca/engaging-athletes-the-value-of-involving-your-most-underrated-stakeholder/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn , to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche interviews Sport Law partner, Steve Indig, and Team Members, Will Russell and Greg Gilhooly on their experience of with the Future of Sport Commission. This podcast, explores our views on what needs to happen to modernize the sport system and our hope for a healthier vision for Sport 2.0. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/re-imagining-sport/ https://sportlaw.ca/re-imagining-sport-the-conversation-continues/ https://sportlaw.ca/re-imagining-sport-part-3/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn , to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are pleased to have Ed Blomeley, the Adjunct Professor & Coordinator, of Sport Business Management at Algonquin College join them for an engaging conversation. Ed is a fan of our podcast and has incorporated it into the classroom as a way of engaging his students in important conversations on the Canadian sport system. Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig interview Matt Young, the Managing Partner of FSQ Consulting and a champion for a truly athlete centered sport experience. Matt and his team are globally recognized experts in the activation of physical literacy and have created several programs to prevent the alarming attrition rate in youth sport. Listen in as the trio discusses the importance of modernizing sport governance to support a healthier and more inclusive sport environment for everyone. Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://fsqsport.com/matt-young/ https://sportlaw.ca/towards-sport-2-0-a-renaissance-for-canadian-sport-part-2/ https://sportlaw.ca/towards-sport-2-0-a-renaissance-for-canadian-sport/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on LinkedIN , to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new acronym: VUCA. You may not be familiar with the acronym, but you are likely experiencing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguousness if you are a leader in sport. Listen in as Steve and Dina talk about the current VUCA environment in sport and offer up some solutions on how to navigate it.  Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/towards-generative-governance/ https://sportlaw.ca/still-hopeful/ https://sportlaw.ca/towards-sport-2-0-a-renaissance-for-canadian-sport-part-2/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig share their highlights from 2024, and peek into a crystal ball for a taste of what’s to come in 2025. Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/sub-service/hope-on-the-horizon-impact-report-2024/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week Dina Bell-Laroche and Sport Law’s Lauren Brett were so pleased to have Julie Chu and Caroline Ouellette join the podcast. Julie is the former captain of the US women’s hockey team. She is tied as the second-most decorated U.S. female in Olympic Winter Games history and is the current head coach of women’s hockey at Concordia University. Caroline was a member of the Canadian National women’s hockey team, is an IIHF Hall of Fame inductee and is the associate head coach at Concordia University. Listen in as they talk about compassionate leadership styles and what they’ve learned through the integration of the Nova Profile, one of Sport Law’s flagship leadership development offerings.     Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/sub-service/use-the-nova-profile-to-assess-individuals-groups-or-teams/  https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/sport-law-and-nova-global-committed-to-elevating-sports-inner-game/  https://sportlaw.ca/sport-law-and-nova-global-inc-strike-a-partnership-to-support-sport-leaders/    Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!   Host: Dina Bell-Laroche Producer: Robin Witty   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca   The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.  

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig speak with Wayne McNeil. Wayne co-founded Respect Group along with Sheldon Kennedy back in 2004 to help ensure that sport would be safe and welcoming for all participants. Respect in Sport (RIS) is a technology-based group that delivers bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination training to sport organizations across the country. Listen in as the trio discuss the Legacy of RIS over the last 20 years and their biggest hope for the future of sport. Check out their website to learn more about the topic: https://www.respectgroupinc.com/respect-in-sport/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Tracy Vaillancourt. Tracy is the Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention and a full professor in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Listen in as she defines bullying and provides practical ways to combat it in sport. Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/discussion-paper-on-abuse-harassment-and-bullying-in-sport/ https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/sport-law-and-respect-group-stand-united-in-support-of-values-driven-sport/ https://sportlaw.ca/our-2019-wish-list-for-safe-respectful-and-thriving-sport-environments/ https://sportlaw.ca/harassment-in-sport-blog-series-blog-three-looking-ahead/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Oliver Scholfield, Olympian and current Executive Director of Racing to Zero. Listen in as they discuss the impact of climate change on the wellbeing of participants and the planet. You will leave feeling educated on how sport leaders can implement climate change action plans and inspired to reach out to Racing to Zero for ways you can proactively tackle climate change. Check out this blog to learn more about the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/sport-law-proudly-partners-with-racing-to-zero/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.