The Future Sport Podcast
The Future Sport Podcast
Hosted by Brittany Poitras for CFNU Radio.
The Future Sport podcast is hosted and produced by Brittany Poitras and was created to bring you information and inspiration about Indigenous sports and recreation that is currently happening across Saskatchewan.
Future Sport is brought to you by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Metis Nation Saskatchewan and Sask Sport, with the goal of connecting Indigenous athletes, coaches and coordinators to sports and recreation across Saskatchewan.
Future Sport airs on CFNU Radio Tuesdays at 1 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm.
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Ep. 14 - Elliana McKay, the #1 ranked goalie in the SJFHL 2023-2024
September 24, 2024
Ep. 13 - The I.S.A Founder, Courage Bear
September 17, 2024
Ep. 12 - The Metis Mr. Saskatchewan, Bryson Simpson
September 10, 2024
Ep. 11: The Story of Craig McCallum
September 3, 2024
Episode 11 is all about The Story of Craig McCallum, from Canoe Lake Cree Nation, in Treaty 10 territory. Craig started his hockey journey at around eight years old and it hasn’t stopped yet; but there have been some ups and downs along the way. Hockey took Craig around the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, and even the world.
Aside from knowing that he liked hockey, Craig also knew that he wanted to be a teacher. Which he eventually went to University for, while also playing University hockey, and even making it to multiple Championships and graduating with his Education degree!
In October 2023, Craig McCallum was voted in by First nation bands from across Saskatchewan, as the 4th Vice Chief of the Federated Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). Making him one of the five FSIN Chiefs and leaders, that oversees the 74 First Nation bands in Saskatchewan.
Craig is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free role model for the youth and has been sober for over 18 years. He shares the message that drugs and alcohol are a choice that you make each time. And how ceremonies are there for healing Indigenous people, in a good way.
Through his journey in his life so far, Craig has an amazing story to tell and the Future Sport Podcast is grateful he chose to share it with us… to share with you!
Ep. 10: Amy Shipley from Sask Sport
August 27, 2024
Episode 10 for the Future Sport Podcast features Amy Shipley, from Peguis First Nation, who is one of the founders of the Future Sport Podcast. Amy has a long history involving sport, which includes 17 years at Sask Sport in various roles, all with the aim to improve sport for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Saskatchewan. She competed in national swimming competitions before dedicating her passion for swimming towards her long coaching career, that even involved coaching an athlete to the olympics! After attending University to study philosophy, Amy took a job at Sask Sport after her graduation; where she now uses philosophy with an Indigenous lens, to blend with her passion for sport. In her long career involved in sports programming for Saskatchewan, Amy has taken part in the implementation of many programs that will create safer spaces for Indigenous athletes to excel in. Amy Shipley has a lot of involvement in her 17 years as an employee at Sask Sport, in addition to her time as a coach and an elite athlete, and she still has so much planned for the Future of Sport in Saskatchewan.
Ep. 9: The 2024 Tony Cote Summer Games
August 20, 2024
Episode 9 of the Future Sport Podcast features the celebration of the Tony Cote Summer Games 50th anniversary of bringing together the Indigenous athletes, coaches and coordinators from across Saskatchewan. Tony Cote was a respected war veteran and a leader in sport and politics from Cote First Nation, who founded the Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games in 1974. The 2024 Tony Cote Summer Games were held in La Ronge Saskatchewan, in Treaty 6 Territory.
In Episode 9, we hear from some of the competing Indigenous athletes Dreyten Bugler-Cann, Dante Gamble, James and Kendal Cook, along with many other athletes who were able to share a small part of their sports journeys. We also hear the story of FHQTC Coach and Sports Coordinator Tara Griffith, who told her story of becoming one of the only Indigenous athletes to ever win the MVP award and a National Championship, in her first year on the Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women’s Basketball team. We also hear the story of the Cook family from Stanley Mission, who exemplified the generational sense of belonging for Indigenous athletes, that the Tony Cote Games brings to hundreds of families across Saskatchewan.
Ep. 8: Rosetta Cyr’s Volleyball Journey
August 6, 2024
Episode 8 of the Future Sport Podcast featured Rosetta Cyr from George Gordon First Nation, who joined us on her birthday! What started out as a fun family game of ‘don’t let the balloon touch the ground’, became a passion and high level skill to Volleyball player Rosie Cyr. She spoke about the challenges she faced mentally and physically in her sports career so far, and all the places she was able to travel being an elite athlete. She talked about her journey to becoming a Team Saskatchewan volleyball player, and her time as a student athlete at the University of Saskatchewan, something she had set her sights on, long before she officially became a Huskie. Rosetta returns to the U of S Huskies women’s volleyball team for her 3rd year, as a Psychology major, showing youth from all over Tuttle Island how far setting goals can get you!
Aside from being an elite level athlete, and winning the female ‘Most Valuable Player’ at the All Nations Volleyball showcase in Toronto, she also dedicates lots of her time to the next generation of athletes. She is a Softball and Volleyball coach in her First Nation community, and chooses to work with the youth to pass on her skills. She gives insight to what athletes should focus on to eventually reach their full potential as a player that’s successful on and off the court.
Ep. 7 : Daniel Stonechild & the First Nations Basketball Camp
July 30, 2024
Episode 7 of the Future Sport Podcast featured Daniel Stonechild from Neekaneet First Nation, who talked about his involvement in basketball that started when he was 12 years old. Daniel grew up in North Central, Regina and used basketball as his positive outlet through the hardships he witnessed his community face. He also spoke about the challenges and hard work it took to play college basketball for 3 years, as a Briercrest Clipper. He emphasized the power of mentorship, and discussed finding his path to spirituality; which he eventually blended with his passion of basketball, to create the First Nations Basketball Camp.
The camp focuses on much more than just sport, by incorporating Cree language and cultural teachings, to help young urban youth find their Indigenous identity. Daniel noticed there was a lack of connection to spirituality and language in his community, so he sought out ways to connect urban youth to their Indigenous culture. Daniel is not only a basketball coach and mentor, he is also a Cree language teacher at Scott Collegiate High School and an Indigenous Education lecturer at the First Nations University of Canada! He has a great story to tell, and the Future Sport Podcast is grateful to share the amazing words of Daniel Stonechild.
Ep. 6: Darrell “Golf Balls” Yuzicapi & Cadmus Delorme on Golf
July 23, 2024
Episode 6 of the Future Sport Podcast features two golfers named Darrell Yuzicappi and Cadmus Delorme. Cadmus Delorme is from Cowessess First Nation, and is a former pro-amutuer Golfer who competed in many high level tournaments over the years. Darrell is a young Golfer from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, who is preparing for the Nohtagay Begay lll Jr Golf Championships in Kahnawake, Quebec.
Cadmus shares his journey to finding his passion of Golf, which started in his home community of Cowessess First Nation, where he was encouraged to sell golf balls to save up money for Regina’s exhibition. Through his time being on the Golf course, he met supporters who encouraged him to continue to play at a high level. He gave word of tips to Darrell, about the mental aspect of the game, and how to prepare for tournaments. Cadmus spoke lots about how he was proud to be an Indigenous man, representing Cowessess on a national stage. He went on to give advice to Darrell, about what to do when ignorant comments are made about the long braid that they both wear. As Darrell prepares for his first National golf appearance, Cadmus mentors him through the exciting, and sometimes nerve-wracking journey of competitive Golf.
Ep. 5: The FHQ Elite Athletes and Coaches Camp
July 18, 2024
In Episode 5 of the Future Sport Podcast, Jordan Pewapasconias with the University of Regina, and Tara Griffith from the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council teamed up to create the Elite Athlete and Coaches camp, which spanned the course of three days in Regina, Saskatchewan. The coaches portion of the camp featured Steve Burrows, who is the Cougars Men’s Basketball coach and the Saskatoon Rattlers, a professional men’s Basketball team. Janna Bridgeman and Trina Hjelsing from Inner Athlete were brought in to focus on the mental and physical goals of the athletes and coaches. The Inner Athlete instructors emphasized the mental health aspect of playing sport competitively, and helped athletes navigate through the process of trying again, which eventually equals a-gain!
The Sports Consultants with Sask Sport, Laura Dyck, Randi Keshane and Chase Goose focused on the programming offered through Sask sport, including programs, funding opportunities and upcoming training offered by Sask Sport for coaches across Saskatchewan. The athletic therapists at the University of Regina, Nicole and Brooke, share their knowledge on their journeys to becoming athletic therapists, as well as the signs and symptoms of concussions that other players, coaches and parents should look out for in an injured player. Tara Griffith is currently a sports coordinator for the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, who helped bring the FHQ’s Elite Athletes and coaches camp to life. Tara talks about her involvement in sport, including the time she played as a University of Lethbridge women’s basketball team member. The head coordinator of the camps was Jordan Pewapasconias, who spent months in preparation for the camp. She talked about her involvement in sport growing up, and how the opportunities for Indigenous youth in sport require more support from coordinators like herself. Jordan has planned numerous Indigenous sports camps at the University of Regina, and finds creating more opportunities for the youth, equals a better future for the Indigenous athletes across Turtle Island.
Ep. 4: Randi Keshane and Laura Dyck talk Sask Sport Updates
July 9, 2024
Episode 4 of the Future Sport Podcast featured Laura Dyck and Randi Keshane, who are sports consultants with Sask Sport, a large partner of Future Sport! Randi covers the upcoming Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM), and her involvement in sport. Randi Keshane is from Keesekoose First Nation, and spoke about the lack of visibly Indigenous coaches she had seen during her time as an athlete. Randi now instructs coaches across Saskatchewan through a culturally sensitive module for Indigenous and non-Indigenous coaches, who will be coaches of all Saskatchewan athletes. Laura Dyck, from Saskatoon, speaks about her current involvement in sport through the programming in Sask Sport. She focuses on the Future Leaders, Future Sport and Future Stars programming, which are designed to inspire Indigenous youth to reach their full potential as athletes, while feeling supported through the Sask Sport programs.
Ep. 3: Jason Boucher & the MNS programs
July 2, 2024
Episode 3 of the Future Sport Podcast features co-hosts Brittany Poitras and Dylan Kemp, who met with Jason Boucher from Metis Nation Saskatchewan to discuss the upcoming MNS events that will be happening across Saskatchewan. The conversation covers Jason’s background as a Sports Coordinator for the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan, and the events that will be happening for sports and recreation at the annual Back to Batoche Days coming up, along with funding avenues for Metis athletes.
Ep. 2: The Future of Future Sport
June 24, 2024
Episode 2 of the Future Sport Podcast features team members Brittany Poitras, April Tipewan, Amy Shipley and Mike Tanton, who were joined by Kayden Bear and Dylan Kemp from FSIN, to strategize what topics the Future Sport Podcast would cover. The planning session shows the very early stages of where the podcast began, and where the future of the podcast will be headed.
Ep 1: Intro to the Future Sport Podcast
June 17, 2024
Episode 1 of the Future Sport Podcast featured the founders of the Future Sport Podcast, Amy Shipley from Sask Sport, April Tipewan from FSIN, and Mike Tanton, former Team Saskatchewan Chef De Mission. The process began at the Future Sport, Sport Development Summit 2024, where the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Metis Nation Saskatchewan and Sask Sport staff listened to the community’s input, that was to create a podcast. The Future Sport team then brought on Brittany Poitras to produce and host the Future Sport Podcast, and the promotion of Indigenous athletes, coaches and coordinators from around Saskatchewan began!
