The 2128 Native American mascots that people aren’t talking about
When Samuel Henry was a kid growing up in D.C. in the late 1950s, he and his friends were devoted Washington Redskins fans — they…
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LA Kings Dwight King offers some advice for youth and young adults
The Los Angeles Kings hockey club has announced the signing of a new three-year contract with left winger, Dwight King, a Meadow Lake Saskatchewan resident and a…
LA Kings and Dwight King agree to terms of a new three-year deal
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings – the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions – have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract with restricted free…
Put a lid on it: Helmets save lives!
Plain and simple: helmets save lives. “Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries are injuries to the brain. Helmets are made to protect the…
Missing the Point: The real impact of Native mascots and team names on youth
The debate over the racist name and mascot of the professional football team based in the nation’s capital, the “Redskins,” has reached a fever pitch…
Truth and Reconciliation commissioner ‘owes everything’ to U of A hockey program
(Edmonton) “What do you mean you’re quitting? Nonsense!” said Clare Drake over the phone. Practice starts at 5:30—be there!” It was a low point in Willie Littlechild’s…
Haida Gwaii totem tour raises money for Stollery Kids in Edmonton
Reaching out to help children in need is a never-ending cycle and Canada Day in downtown Edmonton drove home this point. Thirty-eight cyclists zipped into…
Gearing up for the 2014 North American Indigenous Games in Regina July 20-27
Excitement is mounting for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2014 that will take place in the City of Regina from July 20-27. This year’s…
Oilers to host a celebration of First Nations hockey on March 30
The Edmonton Oilers are honoured to host a Celebration of First Nations Hockey on March 30 as the Oilers take on the New York Rangers….
Hard work and talent pays off for young soccer player Kobe Blyan
Thanks largely to a fundraising campaign by SIRENS the Charity and FC Edmonton (pro football club), 15 year-old Edmontonian, Kobe Blyan, is off and running….