Historical Timeline
WELCOME TO THE
Historical Timeline
Navigate through the timeline to learn about the lasting contributions of Indigenous athletes, teams, and organizations that have made to British Columbia and Canadian sport history despite the harmful and racist legislation enacted by the Canadian government over the last 150+ years.
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Time Immemorial
Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the lands now known as British Columbia since time immemorial. Communities thrived with their own social, cultural, political, and economic traditions. Despite the negative impacts of colonization, these traditions and cultures are still present today.
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