[2] The ASC brings together the athletic interests of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities, to increase and promote physical health among indigenous populations.
[3] The ASC also gives out the national Tom Longboat Award to the outstanding male and female Aboriginal athlete in Canada each year.
[5] More recently,[specify] an interest in increasing access to sport and recreation within these populations has expanded to also include physical activity.
[6] The not-for-profit organization's mission statement is to “support the health and well-being of Aboriginal people and communities through participation in sport, physical activity and recreation”.
[8] This award is presented in memory of Tom Longboat, a member of the Onondaga Nation, who displayed outstanding athletic talent throughout his career.