Odlum Brown supports the Team Up with Sport Fund’s Indigenous Youth Sport Program
Apr 24, 2025
April 24, 2025, Vancouver – Odlum Brown has partnered with viaSport to support the Indigenous Youth Sport Program, an empowerment program that supports Indigenous high-performance athletes to reach their full potential by reducing financial barriers.
The Indigenous Youth Sport Program is part of the Team Up with Sport Fund. The Team Up with Sport Fund supports community sport programs that create inclusive environments and strengthen communities. The benefits of sport are undeniable: happier, healthier people, and better-connected communities. Inclusive sport environments break down barriers and provide opportunities to empower equity-deserving groups allowing everyone to participate and thrive.
The benefits of sport are undeniable: happier, healthier people, and better-connected communities. Inclusive sport environments break down barriers and provide opportunities to empower equity-deserving groups allowing everyone to participate and thrive.
“At the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship, I formed deep and lasting friendships with teammates and competitors, bridging gaps between diverse Indigenous cultures through our shared love of the sport,” said Caelen Cross. “The funding made this experience possible, allowing us to connect on and off the ice, celebrate our heritage, and build a supportive community that extends beyond the rink.”
“Odlum Brown is proud to support the Indigenous Youth Sport Program, which relieves financial burdens for up to 30 Indigenous athletes on national or provincial teams every year,” said, Trevor Short, President of Odlum Brown. Odlum Brown. “The program helps create pathways to high-performance sport for Indigenous athletes and foster reconciliation and community pride.”
Supporting the Team Up with Sport Fund showcases Odlum Brown’s commitment to elevating sport culture and creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. Together, Odlum Brown and viaSport are leveraging the power of sport to foster a lasting impact for Indigenous athletes, their communities and amateur sport in BC.
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The Team Up with Sport Fund includes four programs: the Indigenous Youth Sport Program relieves financial burdens for Indigenous athletes on national or provincial teams; the Impact Together Program is a partnership program designed to build lasting, inclusive sport opportunities for marginalized groups; the All Youth Matter Program trains leaders to create a sport culture where every young person feels valued and included, and; the LeadForward Program which empowers girls and women by unlocking their leadership potential in sport.
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