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Fred Sasakamoose ‘Chief Thunderstick’ National Hockey Championship adds women’s division for first time – CBC
May 23, 2022 The tournament is the dream-made-reality of Sasakamoose, the first treaty Indigenous player in the NHL. A tournament that highlights the Indigenous talent playing hockey welcomed a women’s division for the the first time in the competition’s history. Ten hockey teams competed in the women’s division while 40 teams competed in the men’s division of this year’s Fred […]
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Local hockey player brings home gold from National Aboriginal Hockey Championship – Steinbachonline.com
23 May 2022 Team Manitoba took the gold medal after beating Ontario 3-2 in the final. Ariana Wery says this was quite an experience. “It was very nerve wracking because there were so many good girls there, like Oceane Asham, her dad being in the NHL,” Wery says. “It was very competitive as well. I […]
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Freddie Sasakamoose Statue Unveiling – SKTC
Yesterday on May 18, 2022, Saskatoon Tribal Council had the pleasure of witnessing the unveiling of the legendary Fred Sasakamoose statue at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. This event is an important cultural milestone for First Nations people. STC took part in the celebration with friends and family of Sasakamoose and all groups of people, […]
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NAHC bronze medals for Team BC
TEAM BC BRINGS HOME BRONZE MEDALS FROM 2022 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS Duncan, B.C. (May 19, 2022) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce that Team BC’s male and female teams each earned bronze medals at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The two teams were comprised of […]
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Statue honouring life of Indigenous NHLer Fred Sasakamoose unveiled in Saskatoon – Globalnews.ca
May 18, 2022 A statue honouring one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, Fred Sasakamoose was unveiled in Saskatoon on Wednesday. May 18 has been officially proclaimed a day to honour his legacy. Sasakamoose was an elder from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and played for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 NHL season. Read […]
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Jumpstart Inclusive Multi Sport Court Now Open in North Saanich
May 17, 2022 NORTH SAANICH, BC, May 17, 2022 – The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the grand opening of a Jumpstart Inclusive Multi Sport Court at the Panorama Recreation Centre, designed to accommodate physical, cognitive and sensory play for kids of all abilities. “Build it […]
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Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT: 2021 Board of Directors Call Out
May 17, 2022 The Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT (ASCNWT) is a non-profit organization and a member of the Aboriginal Sports Circle national body. The organization develops community wellness through sport, recreation and cultural activities. ASCNWT is currently accepting applications for upcoming vacancies within our Board of Directors. Interested applicants should have a passion for sport, […]
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GNU: Sport Awards and Sport and Recreation Scholarships
16 May 2022 Public Service Announcement Sport Awards and Sport and Recreation Scholarships The Sport and Recreation Division of the Department of Community and Government Services is accepting applications and nominations for the following programs: Sport Awards – Do you know an outstanding athlete, coach, administrator, or volunteer in your community? Nominations are open to […]
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Hockey silver for several Indigenous players from Battlefords – SaskToday.ca
Several AAA Stars and one North Star on Team Saskatchewan at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships NORTH BATTLEFORD – It was a strong week of hockey for several Indigenous hockey players from Battlefords based teams. The seven Battlefords AAA Stars players and one Battlefords North Stars player were on the roster of Team Saskatchewan, who took […]
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The Aboriginal Sport Circle announces Winnipeg as the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Host
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce the host for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) has been awarded to Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event will take place May 7-13, 2023, at the Seven Oaks Arena with over 500 participants expected to be in attendance. “The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to […]
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