Sport is not an Equal Playing Field –
We Need to Change the Game
Anti-Racism in Sport
Clara Flores (she/they)
We will be showing and discussing SIDELINED: The Colour of the Game, a compelling documentary that examines the systemic barriers faced by First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black, Racialized, and Religious Minority participants within Canada’s sport system.
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Funded by Canadian Heritage, the film weaves together powerful personal narratives from athletes, coaches, and sport leaders with expert insights to expose how racism and exclusion operate across amateur, competitive, and professional sport. Through lived experience and research-informed analysis, SIDELINED highlights the far-reaching impacts of discrimination on participation, well-being, and belonging.
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More than a reflection, the documentary is a call to action—challenging institutions, policymakers, and sport organizations to confront inequities and advance meaningful, systemic change through inclusive policies, accountability, and collective leadership at all levels of sport.
Watch Trailer Here:
My Story
Clara Flores (she/they) was born and raised in Latin America. She moved to Canada to study and has since made Winnipeg her home. Clara has a Bachelors in Social Sciences with a concentration in Intercultural Studies and a Minor in Psychology from Canadian Mennonite University. Clara has always been passionate about creating inclusive spaces. During undergrad Clara was very active in the International Student Council, being their first year rep and ultimately their director for two years, hoping to connect the international student community with local CMU students. After graduation Clara worked for Mennonite Disaster Service as their volunteer coordinator, building homes with the help of volunteers for those who lost them to natural disasters.
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Clara is an avid rock climber who greatly enjoys the diverse community that attracts rock climbers. In 2024, Clara joined the climbing staff of University of Manitoba to work in creating spaces specifically for gender diverse folks. Clara is also part of and supports the Latine art collective Miradorx for women and gender-diverse Latinx artists living in the prairies. In their free time, Clara enjoys reading, listening to music or spending time with friends. You can often find Clara in a bookstore or in a sunny spot with a book and some headphones.