diversity in football

Diversity In Football, Women in Football participants who were hired

June 12, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
CFL.ca brings you a list of past Diversity in Football presented by Securian Canada and Women in Football presented by KPMG participants who were hired.

Allen, Blanc making the most of Diversity in Football program

June 2, 2024 | Don Landry
CFL.ca’s Don Landry spoke to Savannah Allen and Jean-Samuel Blanc about their experiences working in training camp with the Tiger-Cats and Alouettes respectively as part of the CFL’s ...

Surya a perfect fit with Bombers for Diversity In Football Program

May 31, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
The timing was perfect for Guelph Gryphons head coach Mark Surya to take part in the Diversity In Football Program presented by Securian Canada. He learned about culture building from one of the ...

Antsey seeking growth in Diversity In Football Program

May 27, 2024 | Pat Steinberg
The Diversity In Football Program presented by Securian Canada is now in its third year. CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg caught up with Christopher Antsey, who is working with the Calgary Stampeders ...

Jean-Samuel Blanc gives back through Diversity In Football Program

May 26, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
Former Montreal Alouette Jean-Samuel Blanc is taking part in the team’s training camp this month in a coaching capacity, as part of the Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian ...

9 participants join Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada

April 26, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
Nine participants have been handpicked by Canadian Football League (CFL) clubs for the third annual Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada.

Pontbriand grows the game, eyes bigger future

November 26, 2023 | Chris O'Leary
For her undying efforts to improve the CFL’s progress with inclusivity, diversity, equity and anti-racism, Laurence Pontbriand was named the winner of the 2023 Jane Mawby Tribute Award as ...

Gregory Coates-Cameron jumps at training camp chance

June 4, 2023 | Chris O'Leary
A coach at the start of his career with lofty aspirations, Gregory Coates-Cameron felt like he landed in the perfect spot with the Ottawa REDBLACKS as part of the Diversity In Football Program ...

Morris: Diversity In Football participants seize opportunity

May 17, 2023 | Jim Morris
Participants in the Diversity In Football Program are eager to use their opportunity at CFL training camps to take the next step in their football careers, writes CFL.ca’s Jim Morris.

Landry: Matt Bucknor soaking up Ticats’ camp experience

May 17, 2023 | Don Landry
Former six-year CFL vet Matt Bucknor is getting a taste of coaching as a part of the CFL’s Diversity In Football Program, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry.

Morris: Diversity In Football program returns for 2023

May 16, 2023 | Jim Morris
The Diversity In Football Program presented by Securian Canada is back for its second year. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris chats with Laurence Pontbriand of the CFL about the program’s success ...

Diversity In Football Progam presented by Securian Canada welcomes nine participants

April 12, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL is thrilled to welcome nine participants to this year’s Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada.

Landry: MBT on equality, brotherhood and football

June 24, 2022 | Don Landry
In an open and honest conversation with CFL.ca’s Don Landry, Argos’ QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson shares his thoughts on football’s ability to be an accepting and welcoming atmosphere.

Former Ticat diving into football ops in Hamilton

May 14, 2022 | Don Landry
Brian Simmons, a former CFL offensive lineman, is heading back to a training camp but this time he’s part of the CFL’s Diversity in Football program. CFL.ca’s Don Landry explains.