We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.
Why “In Progress?”
Official federal government response only refers to the two most recent Indigenous inductees without referencing how the Tom Longboat Awards, launched to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Indigenous athletes to sports in Canada, can be leveraged to provide “public education”. Little detail at provincial, territory or sports organizational level.
Tom Longboat Award winners
| Year | Male Athlete | Province | Female Athlete | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Conner Roulette | Man. | Kerri Einarson | Man. |
| 2019 | Cameron Gayleard | Man. | Lyric Atchison | BC |
| 2018 | Michael Linklater | Sask. | Jocelyne Larocque | Man. |
| 2017 | James Lavellée | Man. | Joy SpearChief-Morris | Alta |
Current Status
April 4, 2022
Stalled
Previous Status
February 14, 2022
Stalled
Latest Updates
Site last updated on August 13, 2021
Commitments to Public Ed. on History of Indig. Athletes
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Commitments to Public Ed. on History of Indig. Athletes
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