Storytelling Series
Welcome to our captivating "Storytelling Series," where the remarkable stories of Order of Sport Recipients and Hall of Famers are brought to life through live keynotes, pre-recorded videos, historic imagery, and interactive artefacts. Experience the essence of greatness as we delve into the compelling stories of their trials, triumphs, and enduring legacies, igniting inspiration along the way
Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes
To honour Indigenous History Month, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame proudly presents a remarkable Storytelling Series, amplifying the inspiring stories of Indigenous Sport Heroes. Stay tuned to discover our extraordinary lineup of speakers and find ways to join us in celebration.
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Cindy Klassen
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Induction year: 2017
Induction category: Athlete
Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer, Cindy Klassen won her first Olympic medal, a Bronze in the 3000m, at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. At the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Cindy became the first ever Canadian Olympian to win five medals in one Olympic Games (Gold in the 1500m, Silver in the 1000m, Silver in the Team Pursuit, and Bronze in the 5000m and 3000m) making her one of the most decorated Canadian Winter Olympian in history, with a total of six medals. Cindy amassed a total of 115 international medals. She was World Champion nine times and broke seven international records, and is still the world record holder in the 3000m. She has gone beyond her wins, working tirelessly to provide girls and women with much-needed opportunities to play sports, becoming a role model on and off the ice, in Canada, and around the world.
Induction category: Athlete
Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer, Cindy Klassen won her first Olympic medal, a Bronze in the 3000m, at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. At the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Cindy became the first ever Canadian Olympian to win five medals in one Olympic Games (Gold in the 1500m, Silver in the 1000m, Silver in the Team Pursuit, and Bronze in the 5000m and 3000m) making her one of the most decorated Canadian Winter Olympian in history, with a total of six medals. Cindy amassed a total of 115 international medals. She was World Champion nine times and broke seven international records, and is still the world record holder in the 3000m. She has gone beyond her wins, working tirelessly to provide girls and women with much-needed opportunities to play sports, becoming a role model on and off the ice, in Canada, and around the world.
PRESENTATION NAME
With All Your Heart
RECOMMENDED GRADES
3 - 8 (Open for K-12)
THEMES
Perseverance; Goal-Setting; Overcoming Challenges; Community Service / Active Citizenship; Artefacts as Media Texts; Positive Self-Talk; Role Models
DESCRIPTION
As a little girl in Winnipeg, Cindy Klassen’s dream is to become a world class hockey player. By 18, her sights are firmly set on Nagano, Japan, with the Olympic debut of women’s hockey.
With All Your Heart
RECOMMENDED GRADES
3 - 8 (Open for K-12)
THEMES
Perseverance; Goal-Setting; Overcoming Challenges; Community Service / Active Citizenship; Artefacts as Media Texts; Positive Self-Talk; Role Models
DESCRIPTION
As a little girl in Winnipeg, Cindy Klassen’s dream is to become a world class hockey player. By 18, her sights are firmly set on Nagano, Japan, with the Olympic debut of women’s hockey.
But, there’s one problem…she doesn’t make the team.
Devastated by this failure, she tries speed skating instead. From getting lapped by 5-year-olds to shattering Olympic records four years later, find out how Cindy Klassen followed her dreams with all her heart, to become one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians.
SPEED SKATING
Speed skating is a competitive form of ice skating on either long or short ice tracks. Athletes use special skates and compete solo or in teams of two to four.
Speed skating is a competitive form of ice skating on either long or short ice tracks. Athletes use special skates and compete solo or in teams of two to four.
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A Racing Bib from the 2020 Youth Olympic Game in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was worn by a racer in a skiing event.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
3. What is special or distinctive about the artefact?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
Rowing
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
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Guiding Questions
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A volunteer vest given to Dr. Kirby for her work at the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
3. What is special or distinctive about the artefact?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
Rowing
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
Description
Guiding Questions
Sport
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A volunteer ID card given to Dr. Kirby as a way to identify as a volunteer for the event. On the card, it lists her specific volunteer responsibilities.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
Courtesy of Order of Sport collection, Canadian Museum of History.
1. What do you see (physical properties)?
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
2. Consider analyzing materials (i.e., is it wood, stone, plastic, etc.?)
3. What is special or distinctive about the artefact?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
4. Are there any inscriptions (i.e., are there any markings that are printed, stamped, engraved)?
5. What symbolism do you see?
6. How is the object oriented? (i.e., Does it have a presumed front, back, bottom, or top?)
7. What features do you think it might share with similar objects?
8. Does the object prompt some kind of action or performance?
9. What is this artefact?
10. What stories or information do you think it tells?
Rowing
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.
Rowing is the propelling of a boat using a fixed oar as a lever. In modern sports, rowers race against each other as individuals or in crews of two, four or eight.