About WASAC 

Since its inception in 1999, the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre opened its doors as a small organization with two coaches, four leaders and 40 children. Now WASAC is a registered charitable not-for-profit helping to remove barriers for thousands of children and youth annually and is one of Canada’s largest employers for Indigenous young people.

WASAC ensures that all participants have the necessary "tools" required for active participation. These "tools" remove the barriers and help provide access to support and resources.

Two coaches who shared a love for sports recognized that it’s not just about speed and agility but friendships, life lessons, and memories that last forever. The goal was to embrace the pride of Winnipeg’s Indigenous children, youth and families through sport, recreation, and culture.

WASAC currently offers year round programming for thousands of children and youth in Winnipeg and in Northern communities in Manitoba. More information about these initiatives can be found on our programs page.