In Canada, there's a hidden history, a narrative often omitted from our textbooks and classrooms. The reality is stark and the roots of systemic injustices run deep. Our educational curriculum shockingly overlooks the similarities between apartheid laws in South Africa and laws Canada enacted ten years earlier. The seeds of colonization, the residential school system, and the oppressive tactics of Indian agents were introduced by our own government, a dark chapter Canada has ignored for many, many years.
In more recent years, there's been a noticeable push for truth and reconciliation efforts. However, these actions often stay at surface level, predominantly emphasizing the reconciliation component while neglecting a more profound examination of the truth. Our guest today is here to help us do just that… to take a deeper look at our Canadian history and gain a new lens as we take a critical look at the Canadian sport systems.
Dr. Lisa Tink (she/her)serves as a researcher and consultant, with her focus on revealing inherent issues within the inclusion discourses, practices, and policies governing Canada's recreation and sport systems. Holding a position at the University of Alberta, Lisa brings her expertise to shed light on what is challenging and potentially problematic in these aspects. Her latest book, titled "Fit to be Canadian? The Recreation Industrial Complex in Canada," delves into the intricacies of the Canadian recreation landscape. Before reentering the academic realm, Lisa held the role of director in the Government of Alberta's Recreation and Physical Activity Division, and she also served as a manager at the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association.
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