The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council Announces their 2023 Inductees for the Manitoba Indigenous Sports Hall of Fame
April 5, 2023
WINNIPEG, MB (April 5, 2023) - The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) is honoured to announce this year's inductees for the Manitoba Indigenous Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 serves as another example of the countless ways in which Indigenous athletes, coaches, and builders have contributed to the world of sport here in Manitoba.
Please join us in recognizing the following inductees:
Michelle Foreman, Métis
Basketball, Athlete Category
Jaime Leach, First Nations
Hockey, Athlete Category
Arnold Asham, Métis
Curling, Builder Category
Brian Chrupalo, First Nations
Football, Official Category
Shelly Hruska, Métis
Ringette & Bandy, Athlete Category
Maurice Camyre, Métis
Boxing, Athlete Category
The Hall of Fame was the MASRC's response to the 87th Call to Action ratified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:
"We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal Peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history."
The Manitoba Indigenous Sports Hall of Fame and Museum supports the work done by so many to honour Indigenous Excellence nationwide.
On April 12th the Class of 2023 will be honoured in a ceremony and formally inducted in the all-Indigenous Hall of Fame.
For further information about the Manitoba Indigenous Hall of Fame, click on www.masrchof.com.
Contact:
Carriera Lamoureux
Director of Special Projects
Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,R3B 2Z6
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We acknowledge and respect that the MASRC is based on lands shared between peoples, the land of the Anishinabe & Cree, on Treaty One Territory and on the Homeland of the Red River Métis. Being an organization that travels throughout Manitoba, we also acknowledge and respect all lands and treaties we operate on, including Treaty 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10 as well as the Dakota Nations.
