SS10 Name: Identity & Sport Assignment

As we have been discussing in class, sports and athletes are a very easy access point into understanding Canadian Identity. For this assignment you will choose a notable sporting event, achievement, or athlete in Canadian history and explore how it connects to the identity of Canadians.

Possible events or athletes to choose from: ● 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal ● 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary ● 2010 Winter Olympics in ● 1972 Summit Series ● Canadian Women’s National Hockey Team ● ’s soccer dominance ● winning back to back NBA MVPs ● 2019 Raptors NBA Championship ● Toronto Blue Jays World Series Championships ● ’s Masters Victory ● ’s 100m Olympic Gold Medal ● ’s victory at the 2019 US Open ● Penny Oleksiak’s Olympic dominance

If you have another athlete or event that you would like to investigate, let me know! ______

You have your choice of working by yourself, or with a partner. The following information will need to be included: ● A brief biography about the person or event that you have chosen ● An explanation of how this event or person captivated Canadian attention ● How this event or person affected Canadian Identity throughout the world, and throughout the country → ​Why does it matter that we remember this event or person? ● Minimum of three photos/pieces of media ● List of citations at the end of your assignment

Your assignments can be put together in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, a poster board, pamphlet, or any other way that you are comfortable showcasing your understanding.

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