Media Advisory – Secretary of State van Koeverden to announce funding for Indigenous-led sport initiatives across Canada

Press Release

From: Canadian Heritage

EDMONTON – The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in Edmonton to announce the 2026–2028 funding recipients of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative on June 1, 2026.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

The details are as follows:

DATE:

Monday, June 1, 2026

TIME:

12:00 p.m.

Contacts

For more information (media only), please contact:

Lauren Hadaller
Chief of Staff
Office of the Secretary of State (Sport)
lauren.hadaller@pch.gc.ca

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
media@pch.gc.ca

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