Soccer: First Across the Line Series, Ep. 8
This title is a part of the series First Across the Line SeriesNuméro de catalogue: MUME34
Producteur: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Agences de production: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Sujet: Indigenous Peoples
Langue: Anglais
Niveau scolaire: 9 - 12, Post-secondaire, Adulte
Pays d'origine: Canada
Année du droit d’auteur: 2019
Durée: 22:00
The Cowichan Tribes is the largest community in British Columbia and their athletes travel the world playing soccer. This episode follows veteran player, Dano Thorne, as he coaches young athletes and talks about NIFA, the Native Indian Soccer Association, which helps indigenous soccer players. Listen to Tammy Jack, her family, and the community while they play and tell stories of their soccer accomplishments. This episode also features Harry Manson, a superior player who faced discrimination and racism over a century ago, but still blazed the trail for younger generations to compete in soccer.
Also availble in Inuktitut: Soccer (Ep 8)
The television documentary series “First Across the Line” explores the rich history of successful Indigenous (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) athletes and how today’s youths are inspired.