Sask. Huskie student athletes on truth and reconciliation [Video]

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is next week, and the University of Saskatchewan says it’s recognizing five of the TRC’s calls to action by advancing Indigenous representation in sports.

While Sept. 30 is a day for the country to pause and reflect on truth and reconciliation, seemingly small initiatives on campus are having a meaningful, year-round effect for Huskie student athletes.

“You’re starting to see a lot more schools really buy into the day,” said Roddy Ross, fourth-year goaltender for the men’s hockey team and former 6th round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers.

“All these schools and all these businesses doing their part and making sure they’re showing support. It means a lot, coming from where I come from. When you have stuff like that going on, it’s pretty huge and it just makes you proud of who you are.”

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