Turtle Island Sports Council is a non-profit society that was established in 2025 to unite communities across Alberta and Turtle Island, using football as a vehicle for life skills, community pride, and youth opportunity. Guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, our mission focuses on four core values:

Wellness: Sport as Medicine

Football is more than a game; it is a tool for healing and growth. We use the field to foster resiliency, trust, and accountability, treating physical activity as a vital pathway to mental and emotional health. 

Identity: Cultural Integrity

Culture is our heartbeat. We integrate traditional ceremonies, teachings, and Knowledge Keepers into our programming, ensuring every athlete strengthens their sense of pride, belonging, and connection to Indigenous history. 

Empowerment: Leadership & Education 

We define success by the doors we open. By linking football to academic achievement, graduation, and mentorship, we empower youth to become leaders in their schools and role models within their communities. 

Community: Unity & Advocacy 

We are stronger together. Guided by the TRC Calls to Action, we unite communities across Turtle Island to provide a safe space of belonging while advocating for critical issues like Treaty rights and MMIWG awareness. 

We are committed to growing the game for all Indigenous youth (girls and boys) through both tackle and flag football by:

• Expanding U-19 programs and national/provincial Indigenous Cup tournaments.

• Developing grassroots access through community-led flag football initiatives.

• Creating elite pathways to the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), post-secondary opportunities, and international competitions.