Storytelling Series: Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is offering free programs and resources to connect students to remarkable Indigenous role models. Through a myriad of opportunities, including live, virtual speakers, Indigenous education resources, and digital storytelling, students can dive further into the history of Indigenous sport heroes and their legacies.
Indigenous Sport Heroes Digital Book
The Indigenous Sport Heroes Digital Book, connected by CN, is a dynamic, multimedia exhibit, designed like chapters in a book. Created by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in collaboration with Indigenous Hall of Famers and numerous Indigenous, sport, museum, and historical partners, this first-of-its-kind initiative offers a rich exploration into the stories of 26 Indigenous Athletes and sport Builders.
The resource comes equipped with ready-to-use lesson plans and educational interactivities, supporting conversations about diversity and inclusion through the lens of sport. Available at no cost to educators, this initiative aims to not only raise awareness of the rich contributions of Indigenous individuals to the world of sports but also to foster meaningful dialogue and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Keynotes
Join Cindy Martin, the great-great-great niece of Tom Longboat, as she shares insights into his legacy — one that is deeply intertwined within the fabric of Canada's rich sporting history. Additionally, gain invaluable perspectives from Kerri Einarson, 4x Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champion and 2021 Tom Longboat Award recipient. Learn more, download the lesson plan and supplementary activities, and book your free programs today:
https://beyondthewin.ca/storytelling-series
Digital Storytelling
Throughout June, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is committed to highlighting the remarkable contributions of Indigenous Hall of Famers and their profound impact on sport across the country. Through social media spotlights, showcasing exclusive interviews, captivating narratives, and compelling images, we continue to celebrate the extraordinary journeys of these iconic Athletes and sport Builders.
Sharing in a Commitment
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to welcome CN as a National Partner, sharing in our commitment to amplify remarkable Indigenous stories. Learn more about this exciting partnership:
https://www.cn.ca/en/news/2024/06/cn-partners-with-canadas-sports-hall-of-fame-in-support-of-indig
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Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
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Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.