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Unsung and Under Pressure: Why Sport Needs Its Officials Now More Than Ever  

The moment the final whistle blows, most eyes are on the players. But behind every fair call and safe play stands someone often overlooked: the official.  On April 17, 2025, National Officials Day offered an important opportunity to recognize the dedication and passion of officials, referees, and judges who play a pivotal role in the…

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Beyond sports: USask Athletics fostering Indigenous inclusion and empowerment

June 19, 2024
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Paula Baker
In 2018, the Saskatoon Residential School Survivor Circle supported the request of the Huskie Cross Country team’s desire to race in orange singlets in honour of Residential School Survivors and the thousands of children who never made it home. This...

Thinking about Reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 20, 2018
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Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually since 1996. It is intended as a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. National...

The 2017 North American Indigenous Games

June 21, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
The 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be hosted by Toronto from July 16-23, with venues across the Greater Toronto Area. This will be the 10th NAIG to be staged, the first having taken place in 1990. Travelling from...

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