成人快手

The story of Harry Manson is not just about the pioneering career of Canada鈥檚 first Aboriginal football player to be inducted into the National Hall of Fame. It鈥檚 not just about how his life was tragically cut short. The story of Harry Manson is also a microcosm of what life was like for Canada鈥檚 indigenous population in the late 19th century and for subsequent generations.

We tell Harry鈥檚 story through the words of his grandson Gary. Gary was a product of the residential school system that the government set up and which was described by Canada鈥檚 Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 report of June 2015, as a 鈥渃ultural genocide鈥� perpetrated on the indigenous population.

We hear about Gary鈥檚 experience and how the recent discovery of his grandfather鈥檚 footballing exploits is giving his family and the wider community a huge sense of pride and is an integral part of a nation鈥檚 healing process.

We鈥檒l also hear from Robert Janning the historian who uncovered the story. Plus we look at Harry鈥檚 footballing legacy as we spend time with the women鈥檚 football team who are preparing to take part in the inaugural World Indigenous games in Brazil later this year.

Presenter: Sarah Murkerrins
Producer: Joel Hammer

Photo: One of two Totem poles unveiled at Nanaimo University in June 2015 CREDIT: Sarah Mulkerrins/成人快手

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