Empowering Indigenous Athletes. Building Future Leaders.

Support for Young Indigenous Athletes

Join us in fostering growth and excellence for Indigenous youth through sports and education.

Empowering Indigenous Athletes

Our Mission

The Indigenous Athletic Development Circle (IADC) empowers Indigenous athletes through elite training, academic mentorship, and cultural teachings. We support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth with resources, mentorship, and community connection. Join us in achieving success on and off the field.

Programs

At IADC, our programs are designed to support the whole athlete—body, mind, and spirit.

Athletic Training

Skill-specific development camps for athletes in all sports.
On-field, on-ice, and off-field training with expert coaches.
Strength, conditioning, and nutrition support tailored to every athlete.

Academic Mentorship

Tutoring and study support tailored for athletes.
Guidance in balancing academics with sports commitments.
Tools for building confidence in and out of the classroom.

Cultural Support

Teachings rooted in Indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Language support (Cree, Mohawk, Ojibwe, and more).
Leadership training through the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Meet the Team

Our team is made up of Indigenous leaders, athletes, and mentors dedicated to empowering youth through sport, culture, and community.

Co-Founder & CEO

Theron Morningstar

Theron is the co-founder of IADC, dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through sport and mentorship. A current elite hockey goalie, he combines athletic experience with business acumen to build programs that develop both skill and leadership. Theron is passionate about creating safe, culturally grounded spaces for youth to thrive.

Community: Member of Mississauga First Nation

Fun Fact: Loves analytics and tracking progress on and off the ice.

Co-Founder & COO

Jason Morningstar

Jason Morningstar is the CEO of Mspections Inc. and an Indigenous housing specialist with a background in leading high-stakes operations, including serving as the leader of the Emergency Response Team in a federal prison. He has also spearheaded numerous successful startups and projects across Northern Ontario. Jason is committed to creating safe, sustainable, and culturally grounded housing for Indigenous communities.

Community: Member of Mississauga First Nation

Fun Fact: Loves fishing and living off the land.

Lacrosse Pillar Lead

Terry Gionette

Terry is an independent and resilient Indigenous leader whose life experiences have shaped his deep commitment to youth mentorship. Having grown up defending and struggling for himself, he’s now focused on bettering both his own life and the lives of others. A former athlete whose career was cut short due to injury, Terry has turned his focus to supporting Indigenous youth through sports and mental health initiatives. He leads the lacrosse portfolio, drawing on his experience coaching Jr. A lacrosse, hockey, and running the Regent Park Lacrosse Camp. Terry is passionate about creating a positive impact early in young people’s lives, so they don’t have to face the same struggles he did. His goal is to grow his lacrosse camp into something bigger and more impactful—a space where kids return years later saying, “You were the best coach ever.”