Chief Wilton Littlechild, from the Ermineskin Cree Nation in Alberta, overcame the adversity of residential schools through sports, leading to academic and athletic success at the University of Alberta. He became the first Treaty Indian in Alberta to earn a law degree...
Colette Bourgonje, a Métis from Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan, embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. From her early days, where she showcased her athletic prowess in various sports, to her rise as one of Canada’s most celebrated Paralympic...
Tom Longboat Tom Longboat, born on June 4, 1887, on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, is an enduring symbol of perseverance, skill, and excellence in the annals of sports history. An Onondaga distance runner, Longboat’s remarkable achievements on...
Bill Isaacs, born on March 18, 1914, in the Six Nations of the Grand River near Brantford, Ontario, was a prominent Mohawk Canadian lacrosse player. As a luminary in the box lacrosse scene during its heyday in the 1930s and 1940s, Isaacs was heralded as one of its...
Alwyn Morris – An Introduction In every sporting realm, certain athletes not only compete but also transform the sport. They surpass previously conceived limits, paving new paths of excellence. One such athlete is Alwyn Morris, a member of the Turtle Clan from...
