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@LxckTV Shaddap

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@Hallie44063893 @KIN110UofR Controversial names such as the “redman” have always been an issue in sport. However, in many cases when these sports team names were created they were named in a acknowledging /competitive manner, not in a racial manner.

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@Bustariems @OlijnykTherese @KIN110UofR Also, they’re are countless successful athletes of colour in other sports, aside from hockey. This may give young black individuals the motivation to pursue the sport of their role model they look up too. An example would be LeBron James saying he looked up to Michael Jordan.

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@Bustariems @OlijnykTherese @KIN110UofR Good point. I also think that the setting plays a key factor. Along with cost, it also could be that hockey is just not a common/popular sport that many African-American individuals are exposed to or find interesting.

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@OlijnykTherese @KIN110UofR Unfortunate to hear that. I also think it has to do with the environment that many people of colour are raised in in North America. When we look at basketball and football, those sports are predominately African-American athletes. So, I think environment plays a role as well.

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@KIN110UofR This incident also happened this week

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@KIN110UofR A great example of #racism in sport, was the altercation between Russel Westbrook and a fan who was caught yelling racial slurs at russel. This example shows us how very much alive racism in sport still is, even to this day.

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@KIN110UofR Racial remarks such as this takes away from the athletes focus and performance. It Shows people forget that these athletes are human too, as well as fathers, etc. The fact that russel was still penalized for talking back is remarkable.

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@KIN110UofR Another good example of showing this is the Olympics. This shows that everyone and anyone, regardless of race and gender can be apart of a major sporting event, if you choose. #unitythroughsport

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@KIN110UofR #unitythroughsport is a matter that could go a long way with minimizing racism and discrimination in future generations. When kids see there favourite player on tv conversing and playing with other races, they develop that same ideology. A good example of this is Lebron James

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@Frasier29558287 @KIN110UofR That’s a good point. I think North America is one of the worst places in terms of sugar consumption, and availability of large portion sizes. Making diet drinks cheaper, and lowering the price of water and diet soda, could assist in lowering a # of diseases. #sugartax

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@KIN110UofR Every year wether the team is performing well or struggling, the stadium fills up, and we still hear about the team everywhere we go in the province.

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@KIN110UofR #disproportionalcoverage in this province would be the Saskatchewan roughriders. The riders being the only pro football team in not only the city but the entire province makes up for that. The team is promoted constantly over the TV, radio,etc.

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@KIN110UofR through the use of social media many athletes can actually promote their image, as well as their sponsors constantly and efficiently. A good example of this would be lebron James, many of his posts include him during game or wearing Nike products, or his own brand. #socialmedia

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@JessicaGaudet4 Good point, I think kids developing their own creativity and ability to think for themselves from a young age is an essential trait that informal sport can help develop. It can teach them to embrace uniqueness and learn confidence. #Lab2KIN11019

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Can anyone identify any barriers they had as kids that restricted you from informal sport or play? #Lab2KIN11019

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@KIN110UofR The percentage of kids participating in informal activity is decreasing. Reasons for this may be due to technology, helicopter parents, etc. An advantage we had is that we didn’t have much technology to distract us.

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@KyleNakonechny @KIN110UofR No Kyle, I am in the same boat as you. My parents opened my eyes to a variety of diffferent sports. However, at the time when I was young I had no idea where I wanted to go in the future in terms of sport, so my parents guided me. #Lab2KIN11019

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@KIN110UofR I also believe there is a percentage of children who are capable of making life decisions on there own. Some kids may have the self-determination and knowledge to realize their goals from a young age and chase after them, both in sports and other areas. #Lab2KIN11019

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@OlijnykTherese Agreed, I think kids should be participating in informal sport from a young age to learn valuable skills without the pressure of having to please their parents/coach. Skills such as confidence and freedom, that will stick with them forever #Lab2KIN11019

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@LucaFiorito1 Good point! I also believe that the development of traits like self-confidence, courage, and open-mindedness can be developed greatly when kids participate in informal sports. #Lab2KIN11019