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Inclusion

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WNBA Cares logo with the logo woman holding a basketball in their outstretched hand, while in a jumping position.

WNBA Cares

WNBA Cares works to create different programs for all types of communities. They focus on education, youth, family, and health and wellness.

The teams, players, and other partners help to support people from their local communities throughout the basketball season.

Source:

WNBA Cares – WNBA Cares. (n.d.). https://cares.wnba.com/programs/

Welcoming others, supporting others, and listening to others are just a few examples of ways people can include others.

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Brainstorm

What are some other examples of how to include others?

You may record your examples using pictures and/or words.

Complete the Including Others Activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

A brainstorm map with six fillable rectangles around the main idea: What are some examples of how to include others? Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Including Others Activity. Activity (Open PDF in a new window)

Then, share your thoughts with a partner, if possible.

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Including others

Explore the following images. What do you notice?

We can help others feel included in many different ways. Some examples might be:

  • listening to others
  • using kind words
  • sharing positive messages
  • taking turns
  • helping each other when we need support
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Pause and reflect

How do you feel when you are included?

Fun fact

A team of basketball players seated in wheelchairs and moving across a basketball court.

There are many sports for athletes who use wheelchairs! One type is wheelchair basketball. The first recorded game of wheelchair basketball was played in 1946 in the United States.

Today, there 104 national organizations for wheelchair basketball with more than 100,000 players all around the world!

Sources:

International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). (2021, August 23). Wheelchair basketball at Tokyo 2020 by the numbers. IWBF. https://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/the-sport/history-of-the-sport/

Wheelchair Basketball Canada. (2016, March 15). History of the Sport. Wheelchair Basketball Canada. https://iwbf.org/2021/08/23/wheelchair-basketball-at-tokyo-2020-by-the-numbers/

Terry Fox

Explore the following images and descriptions to learn more about Terry Fox’s journey with basketball.

Sources:

de Bruin, T., & Andrew, M. (2008, May 26). Terry Fox. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/terry-fox

Freeborn, J. (2008, March 24). Rick Hansen. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rick-hansen

The Terry Fox Foundation. (2022, October 6). Learn about Terry Fox. Terry’s Story. https://terryfox.org/terrys-story/

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Pause and reflect

In 1980, Terry Fox decided that he wanted to raise awareness and money that would go towards cancer research. He planned to run across Canada and called this a Marathon of Hope. He ran from Newfoundland and Labrador to Ontario, and he never gave up!

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. He ran from Newfoundland to Ontario.

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. He ran from Newfoundland and Labrador to Ontario. He started at St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and traveled south-west through Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Québec, and Ontario, where he ended the marathon in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

“I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.”
– Terry Fox

Reflect on the following:

  • What can we learn from Terry Fox’s story?
  • Is there something that you would like to try? What could you do to get started?

Record your thoughts in a notebook or another method of your choice. If possible, share your responses with a partner.

Sources:

de Bruin, T., & Andrew, M. (2008, May 26). Terry Fox. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/terry-fox

Freeborn, J. (2008, March 24). Rick Hansen. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rick-hansen

The Terry Fox Foundation. (2022, October 6). Learn about Terry Fox. Terry’s Story. https://terryfox.org/terrys-story/

Learning check!

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Profile

Ryneldi Becenti

Ryneldi Becenti, the first Native American basketball player for the WNBA. Ryneldi runs and dribbles the basketball across the court.

Ryneldi Becenti, #4 of the Phoenix Mercury (1997) dribbles the ball across the court.

While players are playing in the WNBA, they can participate in WNBA Cares to help support people in their local communities throughout the basketball season. There are also many retired players who continue to make a difference.

Ryneldi Becenti of the Navajo Nation was the first Indigenous woman to join the WNBA when she played for the Phoenix Mercury in the 1997/1998 season.

These days, Ryneldi Becenti is supporting her community by teaching children how to learn, play, and enjoy the sport of basketball.

Ryneldi’s career in the WBNA not only inspired, but also created more opportunities for Indigenous women to play in WNBA.

“I just want to make a footprint in some kid’s life. I really want kids to come back and say, ‘I got it down, I learned it, I’m getting better,’ – that makes me happy them just trying.”
– Ryneldi Becent

Sources:

Clahchischiligi, S. R. (2015, April 9). Former WNBA player gives back with free basketball camps. Navajo Times. https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/former-wnba-player-gives-back-with-free-basketball-camps/

Schilling, V. (2021, March 3). ICTMN Talks With Hall-of-Famer Ryneldi Becenti. ICT News. https://ictnews.org/archive/ictmn-talks-with-hall-of-famer-ryneldi-becenti

Fourth Quarter

Lift each other up!

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Try it

Imagine that a team is getting ready to play a game of basketball.

They prepare by:

  • drinking water
  • doing warm-up exercises
  • stretching
  • taking deep breaths

Everyone is still feeling a bit nervous.

What kinds of words or phrases could they share with each other, so that everyone feels included and ready as a team?

Check out a few examples of inclusive words and phrases.

Record your positive phrases using pictures and/or words.

Complete the Inclusive Words and Phrases Activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Inclusive Words and Phrases Activity Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Inclusive Words and Phrases Activity. Activity (Open PDF in a new window)