Exploring Theme: "Sports Organization Commitments"

“I think recognition is very important. And for a storied franchise like the Leafs, there’s no better way to get the message out. It’s good to be part of a special night.” —former NHLer Ted Nolan of Garden River First Nation Victor Linklater, Nishnawbe Aski Nation deputy grand chief. Photo by Sam Laskaris Windspeaker.com: Victor...

‘There’s no reconciliation without the truth, without talking to us,’ says Jessica Lazare CBC Indigenous: As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Montreal Alouettes are looking to foster reconciliation efforts through football by visiting their closest neighbouring First Nations community. Four players and representatives of the team were in Kahnawà:ke, south of...

NationTalk: TORONTO – In consultation with Indigenous leaders and community members from across the country, the Canadian Football League (CFL) and its nine member clubs are set to join Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. “The tragedies of the past cannot be forgotten, especially when the...