Description
Indigenous Peoples' Contributions to Canada: Indigenous Peoples in Sports is one of the four-title series published by Beech Street Books for elementary students that provides information about the role of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and organizations to the area of sports. The book is divided into four chapters such as Indigenous Sports, Indigenous People in Hockey, Winter Sports and Summer Sports. The initial chapter describes games such as lacrosse, kayaking, archery, and snowshoeing. Notable sports figures include Alwyn Morris, Tehoka Nanticoke, Jordin Tootoo, Brigette Lacquette, Carey Price, George Armstrong, Ted Nolan, Kevin Koe, Shirley and Sharon Firth, Spencer O’Brien, Caroline Calve, Tom Longboat, Waneek Horn-Miller, Mary Spencer, and Kiana Point. Brief biographies about the athletes and their sport are provided in this 24-page title. This book features include Colour Photographs, Black & White Photographs, Table of Contents, Glossary, To Learn More, Maps, About the Author, Inquiry Questions, and Web Sites. Content consultant for this title is Audrey R. Giles. Guided Reading Level: T. Highly recommended