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Empowering Youth

The Empowering Youth education series connects Canadian youth with the powerful stories of Hall of Fame icons. Through captivating tales of resilience, determination, and leadership, this program sparks inspiration, empowering the next generation to rise above challenges, lead with purpose, and unlock their full potential.

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Dr. Guylaine Demers

Builder, Sport Administration

Inclusion and Accessibility in Sport, Empowerment/ Representation, Mentorship and Support Networks, Gender Issues in Sport, Life Skills and Benefits of Participation in Sport

Daniel Nestor

Athlete, Tennis

Leadership, Life Skills and Benefits of Participation in Sport, Resilience & Perseverance or Character & Perseverance, Having Fun in Sport

Vicky Sunohara

Athlete, Ice Hockey

Leadership, Resilience and Perseverance, Community and Belonging, Life Skills and Benefits of Participation in Sport, Empowerment, Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation

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A Racing Bib from the 2020 Youth Olympic Game in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was worn by a racer in a skiing event.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

3. What is special or distinctive about the artefact?
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

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.

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A volunteer vest given to Dr. Kirby for her work at the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

Rowing

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.

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Sport

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A volunteer ID card given to Dr. Kirby as a way to identify as a volunteer for the event. On the card, it lists her specific volunteer responsibilities.

Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.

1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)

Rowing

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.

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