Local Journalism Initiative \u00a023\/07\/2024 00:22 From Alex Decoteau, Sasktchewan\u2019s first Olympian; to the trailblazing hockey career of Fred Sasakamoose; to current athletes like Brigette Lacquette, the first Indigenous woman on Canada\u2019s Olympic hockey team; there’s a rich history of Indigenous athletic success in in the province and a new training camp aims to continue that excellence. The University of Regina (U of R) in partnership with the File Hills Qu\u2019Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC) created a new coaching and performance camp, designed to give athletes from the 11 FHQTC First Nations access to top athletic coaching and development. \u201cI think the biggest thing is creating opportunities in sport and recreation for Indigenous athletes, especially those who don\u2019t have access to these facilities and coaches,\u201d said Jordynn Pewapsconias, KHS Indigenous… <\/p>\n
Local Journalism Initiative \u00a023\/07\/2024 00:22 From Alex Decoteau, Sasktchewan\u2019s first Olympian; to the trailblazing hockey career of Fred Sasakamoose; to current athletes like Brigette Lacquette, the first Indigenous woman on Canada\u2019s Olympic hockey team; there’s a rich history of Indigenous athletic success in in the province and a new training camp aims to continue that excellence. The University of Regina (U of R) in partnership with the File Hills Qu\u2019Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC) created a new coaching and performance camp, designed to give athletes from the 11 FHQTC First Nations access to top athletic coaching and development. \u201cI think the biggest thing is creating opportunities in sport and recreation for Indigenous athletes, especially those who don\u2019t have access to these facilities and coaches,\u201d said Jordynn Pewapsconias, KHS Indigenous... <\/p>\n