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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Orono Weekly Times - 9 The game really matters to Canada's First Nations Big hockey in small places The biggest hockey fans in Canada aren't the ones in the plush seats at big league games in the city. According to Michael Robidoux, a University of Ottawa researcher, researcher, you'll find Canada's most ardent fans sitting on the planks at rinks in small Aboriginal communities. And the growing number of Aboriginal players at the game's elite levels is just one byproduct of the huge passion for the sport he has documented documented at First Nations tournaments tournaments across the country. Robidoux, whose research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, says hockey hockey has become a major source of pride in Aboriginal communities; communities; many of which face daunting challenges outside the rink. His upcoming book will look at how First Nations are using hockey to build a sense of pride and accomplishment accomplishment that extends beyond the game. First Nations, he says, have THEORONO WEEKLY TIMES 905-983-5301 embraced the sport at the community level. Entire villages--from villages--from babies to elders--travel elders--travel to tournaments by car or even plane to cheer for their teams. "Arenas are packed," says Robidoux, "That's the fundamental difference difference from the tournaments I'm used to, where you might get 15 people in the stands-- and three of them are - girlfriends." girlfriends." Even at the local level, players are .treated like stars, so hockey has become an • important way for young people, people, especially young men, to be part of something positive. And good Aboriginal players players are celebrated across the country, regardless pf their origin. That's even more, true when a player makes the jump to the. game's highest levels. "Jordin Tootoo was the first Inuk to play in the NHL," says Robidoux, "but all First Nations celebrate his success as their own." ' . There are lots of negative stories about First Nations in terms of hardship and poverty," poverty," he says. "But as one chief said to me, 'Flockey is an opportunity for the First Nations spirit to soar.'" To learn visit ww.sshrc.ca. -News Canada - The Orono Horticultural Society installed their 2007 Board of Directors at their meeting last Thursday evening at the Orono United Church. Standing I. to r. Shelly Etmanskie, Peggy Blaschke, June Heard, Carol Mosterd, Marianne Winter, Gail Williams, Dini Schoenmaker, Ann Best (District Director), Lorna Atkins. Seated I. to r. Aimie Harris (1st. Vice President), Ann Dilks (President), and Carol Bailey (2nd. Vice President). ! BRING THIS COUPON IN j I I l A LOAF OF IGA BREAD \ i 6756\ FOR A $1.00 OFF ira wH NEWCASTLE IGA 131 King Avenue East, Newcastle Telephone: 905-987-4056 Store Hours Mon-Friday - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday-8 am to 7 pm • Sundays - 9 am to 6 pm Your Hometown Advantage , 8" Blueberry Candle Rings from $24.95 f -V- JPrfflër" 4 A- Washington State Mantlepiece $59.95 jpsp Cedar, 24 "Pine or 24" Mixed Green Wreaths $35E$45Aa r -,V iWÿWâlW, ' ' p : • -3 ; \ rx -V ' • «3 "î S? : ADeçpié Halls with our fresh Holly or decorate your home with 75' AWE Mis PrA /> vücuittiiu eu <p6«t.oo ca iiiiavu vaeuieuius eu q> fcseaar /•> NM . Pine and Balsam Garlands also available r * ■ J' - aaa . ? • : : - J iWe déliyer from Hamilton to Cobourg to Peterborbugh, , ' ■ i&it-SiA r i 1 ' ■ • i i i* .Vi t- • n . -i 'Ll W or worldwide, delivery charge is extra . : -3 R/n ecmiisaC h/ih ar A^ ^ l**.** !* . ^ W Ti AEWSidoAlS® 1 Orono 905-983-9155 • Qshawa 905433-2515 ! ; ^ www.a DURHAM BODY SCULPTING STUDIO for Men and Women EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE IN JANUARY OF 2007 lose 6 - 20 INCHES in 1 HOUR - GUARANTEED ! Durham Region's Premier exclusive Licensee offering Victoria Morton's all mineral, non-dehy- drative Standup and Laydown Dream Body Wraps. Used by CELEBRITIES and FEATURED on TYRA BANKS, THE VIEW, EXTRA, HEALTH AND FITNESS MAGAZINE and more.... FREE 30 min sauna session and $20 off your first wrap if you call to book an appointment NOW for 2007. Call: JANIS @ 1 -866-987-WRAP or 905-987-1174 www.durhambodysculptingstudio.com or www.suddenlyslendef.com