Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Basketball
Coastal Wave Basketball combines sport with cultural pride and community support to build confidence, well-being, and belonging among Indigenous youth, especially girls.
Empowering Youth Through Culture and Basketball
Meet the dedicated team inspiring Indigenous youth through sport and community.
Board of Directors
Kim Graves
Board Chair
Founder of our program and coach of our first team – the W̱SÁNEĆ QELAXEṈ
Allison McLuskey
Treasurer
Programming
Inspiring Journeys of Indigenous Youth Empowerment
Discover how our inclusive basketball programs nurture confidence, cultural pride, and community belonging for Indigenous girls.
How Community Sports Ignite Youth Confidence
This story shares how embracing culture alongside sport helped Indigenous youth find strength, unity, and well-being through basketball.
Empowering Youth through Culture and Teamwork
This case shows how combining sport with cultural values fosters resilience, leadership, and a sense of belonging among young players.
Building Confidence and Community Through Basketball
This story highlights how culturally inclusive programs helped Indigenous girls overcome barriers and thrive both on and off the court.