The Barrhead School gym echoed with the sound of bouncing basketballs, laughter, and  community connection as Jason Bishop—founder of I.S.H.O.W (Indigenous Shooting Hoops on Wheels)—brought his inspiring adaptive sports program to Siksika Nation.

More than just a wheelchair basketball demonstration, I.S.H.O.W is a movement. Founded by Jason after his own life-changing experience with limb loss and transplant recovery, the program brings adaptive sports directly to Indigenous communities across Alberta. Through partnership with T.A.N.S.I. Society, I.S.H.O.W fosters inclusion, empathy, and athletic opportunity for youth and community members of all abilities.

Students and staff embraced the chance to try the sport firsthand—some for the very first time. But beyond the fun and fast-paced action, the visit served a deeper purpose: to spark interest in forming a wheelchair basketball team that could one day represent Indigenous talent not just in Alberta, but across Canada and beyond.

“It’s an excellent showcase program,” Jason shared. “It helps kids develop empathy for those around them and provides an outlet for students and community members living with physical disabilities. It brings people together—families, siblings, and entire communities—to support and uplift those who are differently abled.”