Tom Longboat Awards

Recognizing Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada

The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. With a few exceptions, the Awards have been given out every year since its inauguration. It remains the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for the Aboriginal athletes in the country.

As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada and its tremendous impact on the sport development from community level participation to elite level competition.

Full list of award recipients can be found here.

Trina Ross

Once again, for the second consecutive year, Pimicikamak Okimawin proudly celebrates the recognition of another outstanding female athlete with the prestigious Tom Longboat Award. This year, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Trina Ross from Pimicikamak for her well-deserved honor as the recipient of the esteemed Tom Longboat Award.

In 2022, Trina stood as the lone Indigenous athlete representing Canada on the national dragon boat team, and she brought immense pride to our nation by achieving a remarkable feat at the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships in the Czech Republic. Her extraordinary accomplishments include an impressive collection of 8 medals, comprising 3 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 4 bronze medals.

Trina serves as an exceptional role model, inspiring Indigenous athletes of all ages not only within our province but also across our great nation.

We are excited to announce that Trina will receive her well-earned recognition at the upcoming 67th Annual Order of Sport Awards Ceremony next month in Gatineau, Quebec. Joining her in this prestigious honor is another Manitoba-born athlete, Red River Metis, and the 2023 Tom Longboat Award recipient, Connor Church.