Today, Badminton NWT recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Sport is often described through competition. Who won? What was the score? Who qualified? Who brought home a medal? But some of the most important things that happen in sport never appear on a scoreboard. A young person walks into […]
Category: EDI
Building Stronger Communities by Keeping Girls in Sport
Badminton NT is proud to support Canadian Women & Sport’s national campaign, Get Girl Coached, which calls on all of us, coaches, parents, organizations, and sport leaders, to reimagine sport environments where girls feel they belong, can lead, and thrive. Across Canada, nearly 1 in 2 girls drop out of sport by age 17. That’s […]
Celebrating Pride Month with Badminton NWT
Proud to Play. United on the Court. At Badminton NWT, we believe the court is a space where everyone deserves to feel safe, welcome, and empowered, no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. This Pride Month, we stand proudly with 2SLGBTQIA+ athletes, coaches, officials, and community members across the Northwest Territories. Badminton is […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Honoring Women in Badminton
Today, we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day, a vital occasion that underscores the ongoing fight for women’s rights. This day brings attention to essential issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and the challenges of violence and abuse faced by women worldwide. In the spirit of this celebration, we want to shine a […]