Culture

We are a community of people who believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion off the court is as important as our play.

We believe differences in ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status should not differentiate how people are treated: with kindness, with compassion, and with respect. We believe that listening is as important as speaking. We will not hesitate to take action, and we will do so intentionally, focused on change.

WE ARE

EMPOWERED.‍

WE ARE

DETERMINED

TO LEARN, TO

LEAD, AND TO

LOVE. WE ARE

ALL HUMAN.

WE ARE THE

tORONTO

RAPTORS.

celebrating
indigenous athletes

In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Action 87, the Toronto Raptors are partnering with the TTC to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.

INDIGENOUS HERITAGE NIGHT

Indigenous Fusion Cuisine Available In-Game

Indigenous fusion cuisine prepared by Chef Paul Owl available on the concourse, Real Sports, Hot Stove, Scotiaclub and Platinum Club.

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Special Guests

The National Anthem will be performed by Tyler Evans-Knott, a flutist from Curve Lake Nation. There will be a Live Land Acknowledgement by Chief Stacey Laforme of Mississauga of the Credits as well as a half time drum performance by Toronto Council Fire All Nations Juniors alongside Lisa Odjig – Hoop Dance and Dennis Whiteye – Fancy Dance.

celebrating
indigenous athletes

In response to Act 87 of the Truth & Reconciliation Act, the Toronto Raptors are partnering with the TTC "to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history".

INDIGENOUS HERITAGE NIGHT

Indigenous Fusion Cuisine Available In-Game

Indigenous fusion cuisine prepared by Chef Paul Owl available on the concourse, Real Sports, Hot Stove, Scotiaclub and Platinum Club.

CHECK IT OUT ON INSTAGRAM

Special Guests

The National Anthem will be performed by Tyler Evans-Knott, a flutist from Curve Lake Nation. There will be a Live Land Acknowledgement by Chief Stacey Laforme of Mississauga of the Credits as well as a half time drum performance by Toronto Council Fire All Nations Juniors alongside Lisa Odjig – Hoop Dance and Dennis Whiteye – Fancy Dance.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to Champion a growing culture of equity, understanding, and non-violence by acting against all forms of racism and hate with an intentional focus of intersectionality's within Indigenous and Black Communities.

Truth Through Education

Equitable Employment

Accountable Partnerships

Coach Darko Rajaković attends Indigenous Art Market

Join Coach Darko as he continues to immerse himself in the rich culture, history, and traditions of the Indigenous community.

Celebrate Indigenous Heritage

#MyNorth: Mike Tanton

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

SQWISH

Indigenous Art Market

Asian Heritage Month: Photographer Spotlight

Asian Heritage Month 2023

Women’s Empowerment Night Artist Profile

The Raptors Reflect on BHM | Raps Talk pres. By Coors Light

"What’s your go to Caribbean dish?"

“What makes Caribbean culture special?”

Caribbean Heritage Game Artist Profile

Caribbean Heritage Night Promo Video

Giles Tchianga Profile Video

Black Excellence

Black Heritage

Indigenous Heritage Night Artist Profile

Toronto Raptors x MLSE Foundation Sheguiandah Court Refurbishment

Open Gym: March Against Gun Violence

Raptors x MLSE Foundation London Court Unveiling

Milk Up A Court!

Pride Month - Raia Carey Profile

Hold Space: Tynomi Banks

National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Change The Game

So She Didn’t Have To - E04

Herstory

Hold Space: Trans Day of Visibility

Pride Night 2022

Hold Space: The Momager

So She Didn’t Have To - E03

So She Didn’t Have To - E02

So She Didn’t Have To - E01

International Women’s Day 2022

The Standard

Hold Space: A Different Booklist Cultural Centre

Hold Space: Rosemary Sadlier Profile, Former President of the Ontario Black History Society

Jean Augustine Profile

Holding Space for Mentorship with NBYMP

Toronto Raptors Celebrate Lincoln Alexander

NBA Season of Giving: The Gift of Opportunity

The Gift of Empowerment

Fred VanVleet Scholarship

Northern Reflections: Adrian Griffin: The Coach, Father & Man

Northern Reflections: Michael Linklater Takes Pride In His Indigenous Roots

Raptors to visit London to help bring the community together by uniting against hate

Awakenings - Freedom Heights (A Song For Joshua Glover)

Toronto Raptors X Awakenings

Northern Reflections: Aprille Deus on Building the Foundations of Her Dream with the Raptors

Hold Space: Pride

Ready To Round

In partnership with the Toronto Raptors and Sunlife, Ready to Rebound brings organized basketball to communities facing barriers at no cost. This non-competitive basketball program is designed for youth ages 8-14. Ready to Rebound reache^{s youth at the}community level offering a chance to learn the basics of basketball while discovering life skills through sport, taught by trained coaches.

Midnight Basketball

In partnership with the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Community Housing, Midnight Basketball provides free basketball programming to youth ages 13-18. The 12-week program runs from 9PM – Midnight on Fridays to help keep youth active at a notoriously dangerous time of night, and provides participants an opportunity to engage in foundational mentorship opportunities & life skills.

Change The Game

Our fight is to provide equitable access to sport and opportunity on the playing field that leads to success and opportunity off the playing field.

Basketball Development

Raptors Basketball Development is the official team bringing you the latest and greatest in Raptors community sport programming.

Ready To Round

In partnership with the Toronto Raptors and Sunlife, Ready to Rebound brings organized basketball to communities facing barriers at no cost. This non-competitive basketball program is designed for youth ages 8-14. Ready to Rebound reaches youth at the community level offering a chance to learn the basics of basketball while discovering life skills through sport, taught by trained coaches.

Midnight Basketball

In partnership with the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Community Housing, Midnight Basketball provides free basketball programming to youth ages 13-18. The 12-week program runs from 9PM – Midnight on Fridays to help keep youth active at a notoriously dangerous time of night, and provides participants an opportunity to engage in foundational mentorship opportunities & life skills.

Change The Game

Our fight is to provide equitable access to sport and opportunity on the playing field that leads to success and opportunity off the playing field.

Basketball Development

Raptors Basketball Development is the official team bringing you the latest and greatest in Raptors community sport programming.

Make A Wish

Make-A-Wish Canada works with communities across the country to provide children with critical illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish.