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First Nations
‘I’m super proud of who I am’: Tigers’ McKenna nabs Indigenous MVP award
NationTalk: Gavin McKenna, star forward of the Medicine Hat Tigers and a junior hockey sensation, has won an award that he says has special meaning…
April 15, 2024
First Nations
Sagkeeng Oldtimers hockey team inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Team from Manitoba competed in tournaments internationally Phil Fontaine and Ken Young played on the Sagkeeng Oldtimers team for 15-20 years. (Kevin Nepitabo/CBC ) APTN News:…
March 20, 2024
First Nations
One of Canada’s 1st First Nations Olympic gold medallists named to North American hall of fame
Kenneth Moore inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Jennifer Rattray holds her grandfather, Kenneth Moore's, Olympic gold medal and portrait in a…
March 17, 2024
First Nations
Lacrosse all-star Gaylord Powless inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Six Nations lacrosse star died in 2001 Gaylord Powless, a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) lacrosse player from Six Nations of the Grand River, will be inducted this year…...
January 19, 2024
Sports Organization Commitments
Toronto’s pro hockey franchises stage Indigenous Celebration games
“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…...
January 15, 2024
First Nations
MASRC Cheers for Justina di Stasio’s Olympic Qualification
NationTalk: Winnipeg – The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council (MASRC) congratulates Justina di Stasio, a proud member of the Norway House Cree Nation, for…...
December 19, 2023
Iroquois Nationals passport issue
Biden announces support for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy competing under their own flag in 2028 Olympics
US President Joe Biden speaks about Bidenomics at CS Wind on November 29, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado. CS Wind, the largest wind turbine tower manufacturer…...
December 6, 2023
First Nations
Tributes pile in for Cree player, coach and hockey champion Charly Washipabano
Washipabano had an easy laugh, a quick handshake and hockey in his blood Charly Washipabano died Sunday on his way home from his son Zane's…...
November 16, 2023
First Nations
B.C. lacrosse coach captures National Indigenous Coaching Award
Windspeaker.com: Tyndall Fontaine and Savanna Smith are this year's male and female recipient of the National Indigenous Coaching Awards. Savanna Smith is proud of the…...
November 9, 2023
Métis
New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement in Canada
Stick designers from Sask. hope they can spread awareness Some of the Every Child Matters sticks at Extreme Hockey and Sports in Regina. Thousands of…...
September 29, 2023