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Great athletes from our First Nations
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2007
Book > Biography
Creators
Schilling, Vincent
Description
"Great Athletes from our First Nations profiles thirteen outstanding athletes in such diverse sports as figure skating, race car driving, skiing and bowling.

Here, for young readers, are stories of how courageous and talented athletes like Shelly Hruska and Jordin Tootoo used dedication, discipline and perseverance to achieve their goals"--from publisher. 
Language
English

More Information

Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9780977918300
Statement of Responsibility
Vincent Schilling.
Publication Information
Toronto : Second Story Press
Physical Description
125 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
First Nations series for young readers.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Richard Dionne (Sioux) - CBA basketball champion -- Cheri Becerra-Madsen (Omaha) - wheelchair racing Olympian, world record holder -- Cory Witherill (Navajo) - Indy Race Car driver -- Alwyn Morris (Mohawk) - Olympic gold medalist in kayaking -- Naomi Lang (Karuk) - ice dancer, Olympian, figure skater -- Beau Kemp (Choctaw and Chickasaw) - baseball player -- Shelly Hruska (Métis) - Ringette Team Canada -- Jordin Tootoo (Inuit) - National Hockey League -- Mike Edwards (Cherokee) - bowler, PBA champion -- Ross Anderson (Cheyenne/Arapaho, Mescalero Apache) - downhill speed skier -- Stephanie Murata (Osage) - national wrestling champion -- Jim Thorpe (Sauk and Fox) - Olympian/football/baseball -- Delby Powless (Mohawk) - lacross champion.
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