Indigenous Programming

Indigenous Grassroots Programming at Baseball BC is the collection of entry level, community focused baseball opportunities created specifically to support Indigenous youth, families, and communities across the province. The core purpose is to make baseball accessible, culturally connected, and welcoming, especially for young athletes who may be new to the sport or who have had limited access to organized baseball.

At its heart, Indigenous Grassroots Programming blends fun skill development, community celebration, and cultural connection, offering a first touchpoint into baseball that feels safe, inclusive, and meaningful.

What Indigenous Grassroots Programming is

• Inclusive access — Free or low cost entry points so Indigenous youth can try baseball without barriers.

• Skill building festivals — Short, fun, game based sessions focused on throwing, catching, hitting, and movement fundamentals.

• Cultural connection — Programming intentionally connects sport with Indigenous identity, community pride, and cultural values.

• Pathways for development — Grassroots events feed into regional camps, provincial ID camps, and opportunities like the BC Summer Games Indigenous team.

• Community partnership — Built in collaboration with I·SPARC and Indigenous communities to ensure programming is respectful, relevant, and community driven.

Who it’s for

• Indigenous youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)

• Typically ages 6–14 at the grassroots level, but could be any age

• New players, developing players, or anyone wanting to try baseball in a fun, low pressure environment

What it looks like in practice

• Indigenous Grassroots Festivals — 1–2 hour fun based baseball events focused on play, movement, and confidence building.

• Free Provincial ID Camps — Opportunities for Indigenous athletes to showcase skills and connect sport with culture.

• Regional Development Camps — Held in communities such as Takla Lake, Prince George, and Williams Lake to bring baseball directly to Indigenous youth.

• Pathway to BC Summer Games — Baseball BC fielded its first All Indigenous team at the 2026 Games, built from grassroots and regional programing.

Why it matters

Indigenous Grassroots Programming strengthens:

• Representation — Ensuring Indigenous youth see themselves in baseball.

• Confidence — Early, positive sport experiences build long term engagement.

• Community connection — Sport becomes a place to celebrate culture and identity.

• Pathways — Grassroots events can lead to provincial camps, BC Games, and even NAIG.

In short

Indigenous Grassroots Programming at Baseball BC is the foundation of a culturally connected, inclusive baseball pathway, starting with fun, accessible festivals and growing into meaningful opportunities for Indigenous athletes across the province.

So, step onto the field and feel the energy — Indigenous Grassroots Baseball is where fun, culture, and community come together. Kids learn to throw, hit, run, and play through fast paced games and upbeat stations designed for smiles first and skills second. Whether you’re brand new to baseball or already love the game, this is your chance to connect, move, and celebrate with friends, family, and community. Come play, come learn, come belong, the field is yours.

Truth & Reconciliation: Sport Focused Calls to Action (87–91)

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada identifies five Calls to Action that directly relate to sport, recreation, and Indigenous inclusion. These commitments guide Baseball BC’s Indigenous Programming by emphasizing respect, representation, cultural safety, and equitable access to sport. For more details, click here

Schedule - Coming Soon - Upcoming Festivals, Jamborees, ID Camps, and other Grassroots Events will be posted below and opened for registration once confirmed.

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Questions regarding Indigenous Programming can be emailed to Baseball BC's Indigenous Coordinator Don Hutchinson at don@baseball.bc.ca &/or Scott Mackenzie Director of Operations at scottm@baseball.bc.ca