A central pillar to the work of ISWO (formerly AWSCO) is the Standing Bear Program.
Standing Bear is a youth leadership program that was developed by youth, for youth. ISWO management smartly, and adamantly, reached out to young people seeking their input into how the organization could better reach and support youth in the arenas of sport and wellness. In the months leading up to the program’s development, ISWO held numerous round table discussions throughout Ontario seeking their input. Standing Bear is their voice being heard.