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Catalogue Number: MUME29
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
Football: First Across the Line Series, Ep. 3
This title is a part of the series First Across the Line SeriesCatalogue Number: MUME29
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
Football is one of Canada’s mainstream sports. Despite the vast distances between communities, the sport has found it’s way in many First Nations schools in northern Saskatchewan. Follow Dray Tinker and the school football team of Pinehouse Lake as they compete with other schools in Six-A-Side Football. Hear about the story of Aboriginal role model Jack Jacobs and his mark on the sport. And Josh Sacobie, a native from New Brunswick and a coach for the Carleton University Ravens football team in Ottawa.
Also available in Inuktitut: Football (Ep 3)
The television documentary series “First Across the Line” explores the rich history of successful Indigenous (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) athletes and how today’s youths are inspired.