Delivering Success: Engagement, Legacy and Vision Olympic Winter Games 2026 Case Study Vancouver 2010 In a city renowned for its diverse communities, the Vancouver Organising Committee for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games developed a range of projects designed to bring people closer together, support social inclusion and provide skills and experiences that would bene昀椀t local communities long after the Games. The Olympic Fabrication Shop trained funding, educating visitors about traditional disadvantaged people in carpentry to give Squamish and Lil’wat cultures and ways of life. them a new start in life. While creating over 11,000 items for the Games, the Shop provided The greater understanding of First Nation peoples training to disadvantaged young people, First and new community links created by these projects Nation residents, struggling single parents, has contributed to improved social integration immigrants and others in need. since the Games: Particularly impactful were efforts to improve • 2014 was declared the Year integration with local First Nation communities. of Reconciliation Vancouver 2010 was the 昀椀rst time in Olympic • In 2015 Jody Wilson-Raybould was history that indigenous peoples were recognised The Olympic Games bring nations together as of昀椀cial partners. Formal First Nations planning sworn in as Minister of Justice, the 昀椀rst was integrated into all aspects of delivery, indigenous person to hold the role in common cause. This was a perfect match from efforts to promote business opportunities • In Vancouver and British Columbia, for our projects to bring together cultures to Games decision-making. Sales of licensed Canada’s 150-year celebrations and traditions, helping us to recognise that Aboriginal merchandise contributed CAD were supplemented by a “150-plus” we’re stronger because of our diversity. 190,000 to an Aboriginal Youth Legacy Fund years festival in recognition of the that continues to support physical activity, sports heritage of First Nation peoples and recreation. Jody Wilson-Raybould • On 24 September 2017, 50,000 people Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada First Nation culture was promoted in the Opening took part in a Walk for Reconciliation Ceremony and in the design of the Games in Vancouver, including Mayor medals by First Nation artist Corrine Hunt. A new Gregor Robertson Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler was built with provincial and federal government Social Unity 18