Brigette Lacquette
@briglacquette
Mallard, MB • Cote First Nation, SK | Olympian | UMD Hockey Alum | Pro Scout Chicago Blackhawks
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08-03-2012 02:22:58
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A reminder that today is a day of reflection for all settlers that Canadian history and culture is built on the heritage, culture, and treaty relationships with Indigenous people. Our home is on Native land.
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#IndigenousHistory #decolonize #TRC #CanadaDay
Brigette Lacquette (Mallard) was the first First Nations woman to play hockey for Team Canada at the Winter Olympics and she is the first Indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team (Chicago Blackhawks).
She is an excellent role model for Indigenous youth.
#IndigenousHistoryMonth
In the first video of our #HowWEPlayS4S video series in partnership with @Shes4Sport, Canadian hockey star, Brigette Lacquette, shares how she was able to rise above the barriers she faced as a young athlete. Check out her inspirational story! #GirlsInSport #shes4sports
'Growing up, I imagined myself shooting pucks playing in a big game with Team Canada. That's what kept me going. The hope to see the world.' Brigette Lacquette Olympian & Professional Hockey Player. Stay tuned for her episode & watch the teaser. #shes4sports
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