FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about the Digital Indigenous Sport Gallery and BC Sports Hall of Fame? Check out the FAQs to learn more.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum created the Indigenous Sport Gallery as a tribute to the Indigenous athletes, coaches, and builders that have been historically overlooked despite making significant contributions to BC Sport History. The Digital Indigenous Sport Gallery was created to increase the accessibility of the physical gallery in hopes of sharing these stories and accomplishments to more British Columbians and Canadians.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame opened the Indigenous Sport Gallery (ISG) on September 25, 2018. The ISG was created to expand on the stories featured in the Hall’s Aboriginal Sport Gallery, which opened in 2008, and in hopes to help advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #87.
No, individuals, teams and organizations that are in the Indigenous Sport Gallery are considered featured athletes or teams. The Circle of Champions includes the Honoured Members or Teams that have gone through the formal induction process into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Through research and community partnerships, the BC Sports Hall of Fame has identified the stories that are featured in the Indigenous Sport Gallery. If there is an Indigenous athlete, team, or organization that has made significant contributions to BC sport history, please contact us at indigenous.sport@bcsportshall.com.
Yes! Nominations are gathered by the general public. If there is an athlete/team featured in the gallery or if you know of an athlete/team that has made a significant contribution to BC sport heritage, please visit https://bcsportshall.com/nominate/ to learn more about the nomination process.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame has created the Indigenous Sport Gallery as a permanent tribute to Indigenous athletes, teams, and organizations that have contributed to BC sport heritage. The Digital Indigenous Sport Gallery is not intended to replace the physical gallery at the Hall but rather to increase accessibility to more British Columbians.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame was lucky enough to receive funding from the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, and the BC Arts Council to create the Digital Indigenous Sport Gallery.