Sports & Recreations Program Manager

Crystal Longman    
Bachelor of Kinesiology     
Email: crystal_longman@hotmail.com
Phone: 1 (306) 835-7073

Hello, my name is Crystal Longman.  I am from George Gordon First Nation.  I have been working with the Tribal Council since January 2016.
I really enjoy my job.  It’s a pleasure to work with the TATC communities to promote sport, culture, and recreation opportunities for our Youth.  I look forward to becoming more involved with the communities and organizations and helping.

Background

The major objectives of the tribal council coordinator program are to: increase the number of volunteers in First Nation communities; increase opportunities to participate in training and leadership development, link with existing agencies and resources, provide educational and consultative support, and to promote the benefits of participating in sport, culture, and recreation activities.

The tribal council coordinators are part of the FSIN Sport, Culture, Recreation, and Youth Committee (SCRYC).  The Committee provides direction and support to the:

• FSIN Youth/Adult Championships
• FN Summer/Winter Games
• National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)
• North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

Sports

Objectives in the area of SPORTS are to:

• Attend monthly SCRYC meetings and support FSIN sport initiatives
• Promote upcoming activities/events
• Assist in the coordination of activities/events held by member First Nations
• Develop athletes, coaches, and officials by providing clinics and programming
• Plan, organize, and coordinate ID camps for First Nation Summer and Winter Games
• Lead Team TATC Mission Staff and Coaches at the First Nation Games
• Assist with grant-writing and reports
• Link with the PSGBs (provincial sport governing bodies), SaskSport, ACOP (Aboriginal Coaching and Officials Program), Prairie Central District, and other related organizations to network, build relationships, and promote Sport

Culture & Recreation

Objectives for CULTURE and RECREATION are to:

• Include more opportunities for Elders to interact with Youth to strengthen cultural beliefs, history, and traditions
• Develop cultural awareness through crafts and art programs
• Promote community powwows and culture camps
• Access funding, workshops, and programs offered through SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, and other related organizations
• Promote fitness, active living and other wellness initiatives
• Support Treaty 4 Gathering