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By Crystal St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter \u00a031\/07\/2024\u00a0 The Amazing Race Canada is midway through the series but the competition isn\u2019t slowing down. The CTV series started with 11 teams including two with Indigenous participants. Former pro basketball player Michael Linklater and his son Amari, members of Thunderchild First Nation in Saskatchewan, are the first Indigenous father\/son duo to compete in the race. The Linklater duo also share the excitement of representing their Indigenous ancestry and heritage on screen. Taylor McPherson, a member of Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador is also excited to not only compete but to have the opportunity to have a cultural presence on screen. She is paired with Katie Mulkay who is a strong supporter and friend. \u201cI feel that you know Indigenous… <\/p>\n

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By Crystal St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter \u00a031\/07\/2024\u00a0 The Amazing Race Canada is midway through the series but the competition isn\u2019t slowing down. The CTV series started with 11 teams including two with Indigenous participants. Former pro basketball player Michael Linklater and his son Amari, members of Thunderchild First Nation in Saskatchewan, are the first Indigenous father\/son duo to compete in the race. The Linklater duo also share the excitement of representing their Indigenous ancestry and heritage on screen. Taylor McPherson, a member of Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador is also excited to not only compete but to have the opportunity to have a cultural presence on screen. She is paired with Katie Mulkay who is a strong supporter and friend. \u201cI feel that you know Indigenous... <\/p>\n

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