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Storytelling Series

Welcome to our captivating "Storytelling Series," where the remarkable stories of Order of Sport Recipients and Hall of Famers are brought to life through live keynotes, pre-recorded videos, historic imagery, and digital storytelling. Experience the essence of greatness as we delve into the compelling stories of their trials, triumphs, and enduring legacies, igniting inspiration along the way.

What's included?

Short Videos
Recorded Keynotes
Lesson Plans
Digital Storytelling

Grades

4-12,
Post-Secondary

Subjects

Social Studies, Indigenous Education, Health & Life Skills, Physical Education

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Outcomes

Overcoming challenges; sportsmanship; fair play; active living role models; identity and sense of belonging; healthy life choices; Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being; systemic racism; racism awareness; historical thinking

Programs

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Digital Storytelling

Explore the captivating stories of Hall of Famers on Canada's Sports Hall of Fame's social media channels!

Featuring exclusive interviews, inspiring narratives, and historic images these profiles dive further into the stories of iconic Hall of Famers. Click the links below to discover more.

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Virtual Speaker Series

Cindy Martin

Great-Great-Great Niece of Order of Sport Recipient & Hall of Famer Tom Longboat

kerri einarson

4x Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champion &
2021 Tom Longboat Award Winner

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Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes

In honour of National Indigenous History Month (NIHM), Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating the contributions of Indigenous Athletes & Builders of sport to Canada’s rich sporting history.

Throughout the month of June youth will have free access to impactful opportunities to connect to Indigenous role models and learn their stories through a live and virtual speaker series, educational opportunities, digital storytelling, and content expansions to a changemaker resource - indigenousheroes.ca.

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Kerri Einarson

Presentation

Bio

Recorded Presentation

PRESENTATION SUMMARY
Join us as four-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champion and Tom Longboat Award Winner, Kerri Einarson, shares her story of the invaluable lessons she learned through sport. Explore her personal artefacts firsthand and participate in an engaging Q&A session with Kerri herself.

SUBJECTS
Social Studies, Indigenous Education, Health & Life Skills, Physical Education

RECOMMENDED GRADES
4-8

OUTCOMES
Overcoming challenges; sportsmanship; fair play; active living role models; identity and sense of belonging; healthy life choices

Kerri Einarson, hailing from Camp Morton, Manitoba, is a renowned Métis curler. She has secured multiple national and international titles, firmly establishing herself as one of Canada's most accomplished curlers. In 2021, she received the Tom Longboat Award, recognizing her exceptional contribution to Canadian sports as an Indigenous athlete. Her extraordinary achievements have positioned her as a genuine trailblazer in sport, motivating numerous aspiring curlers to pursue their dreams with dedication and hard work.

Cindy Lynn Martin

Presentation Summary

Bio

Recorded Presentation

Cindy Lynn Martin, a proud descendant of the esteemed Order of Sport Recipient & Hall of Famer, Tom Longboat, carries forth the legacy with grace. Embracing her Haudenosaunee heritage, Cindy is a member of the Turtle clan within the Cayuga Nation. Her advocacy for peace, strength, and a good mind echoes through her engaging presentations, igniting inspiration within her audience. With a profound mission, Cindy endeavors to empower Indigenous girls and women, fostering a culture of self-worth, positive choices, and mindful decision-making for a healthier, brighter future.

PRESENTATION SUMMARY
Discover the inspiring story of Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer Tom Longboat from his great-great-great niece Cindy Martin. A young Onondaga boy from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations Reserve, he became one of the greatest distance runners of all time. Tom's lasting impact on Canada's sporting heritage is exemplified through the creation of the Tom Longboat Award, which remains to be the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for Indigenous athletes in the country.

SUBJECTS
Social Studies, Indigenous Education, Health & Life Skills, Physical Education

RECOMMENDED GRADES

4-8

OUTCOMES Overcoming challenges; Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being; active living role models; identity and sense of belonging; sportsmanship; fair play; systemic racism; racism awareness; healthy life choices; historical thinking

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Jocelyne Larocque

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Jocelyne Larocque has been a steady force on Canada’s National Women’s Team since 2008, admired for her grit, leadership, and ability to elevate those around her. A three-time Olympian, she helped Canada capture Gold in 2014 and 2022, and silver in 2018, where she also served as assistant captain.

The first female Indigenous athlete to represent Canada in Olympic hockey, Larocque is of Métis heritage and has become a role model for young athletes across the country. She was named Manitoba’s Indigenous Female Athlete of the Decade and received the Tom Longboat Award for her contributions to sport.

Internationally, Larocque has earned over a dozen medals with Team Canada, including Gold at the IIHF Women’s World Championship in 2021, where she assisted on both the tying and game-winning goals in the final. A standout at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, she won two NCAA titles and remains the program’s top-scoring defender.

Now playing for Ottawa in the PWHL, Larocque also co-owns Stoke Strength and Conditioning and continues to give back through mentorship and sport development.

Chantal Larocque-Fritzsche

Bio

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Chantal Larocque-Fritzsche is a decorated ball hockey athlete, coach, and community leader known for her holistic approach to training, strong cultural identity, and dedication to uplifting Indigenous youth through sport.

A standout on the international stage, Larocque-Fritzsche helped Canada win Gold at the 2023 International Street & Ball Hockey World Championships (Masters) and was named Player of the Game and a tournament All-Star. In 2024, she was named Top Forward and an All-Star at the Canada Ball Hockey National Championships, where she also captained Team Manitoba Masters to a national title.

She is a proud Métis athlete who integrates her culture into competition, often wearing traditional beaded medallions to honour her heritage. Her visibility as an Indigenous role model helps spark conversation about identity and representation in sport.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Larocque-Fritzsche gives back through coaching, mentorship, and storytelling. She supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes, sharing her journey to inspire confidence and resilience in the next generation.

In 2024, she was honoured with the Tom Longboat Award as Manitoba’s regional recipient, recognizing her exceptional athleticism, leadership, and service. Her grounding practices, including time in nature and prayer, keep her rooted in her values and connected to her community.

TED NOLAN

Bio

Born into a large family on the Garden River First Nation in 1958, Ted Nolan’s drive, resilience, and pride in his Ojibwe heritage propelled him to the top of the ice hockey world. He quickly rose through the ranks of minor hockey and was drafted by the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings in 1978. Though his playing days were cut short by injury, Ted’s career would really take off behind the bench. He coached his former junior team, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, to great success, winning the Memorial Cup in 1993. Next year, Ted was coaching in the professional ranks, and by 1997, he won the NHL’s coach of the year award with the Buffalo Sabres. Through his foundation, Ted has helped fund the education and training of Indigenous women across Canada since 2004. In 2013, he co-created the 3NOLANS First Nation Hockey School with his sons Brandon and Jordan. The Nolans help Indigenous youth develop their ice hockey skills and knowledge, but more importantly, teach them the importance of living healthy active lifestyles, how to be positive role models, and how to become future leaders in their communities.

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Guiding Questions

Sport

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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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Guiding Questions

Sport

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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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Guiding Questions

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.