Find Your Passion

Find Your Passion in Sport is a poster campaign celebrating the achievements and dreams of talented young up-and-coming Aboriginal athletes from across the country. These athletes embody the true spirit of the 2010 Winter Games: they are dedicated to their sport, persevere through challenges and compete in a spirit of friendship and fair play.

With the cooperation of the Four Host First Nations and the Aboriginal Sport Circle, Canada’s national voice for Aboriginal sport, VANOC put out a call for nominations across the country. More than 150 submissions were received — sharing stories of talented young Aboriginal athletes competing in a variety of summer and winter sports.

The six posters in the series celebrate the achievements of these outstanding athlete role models:

	Travis Jones Curler Métis youth from northern British Columbia
	Sammy Kent Alpine skier First Nations youth from Yukon
	Leah Sulyma Ice hockey goalie Inuit youth from Northwest Territories
	Mareck Beaudoin Biathlete Métis youth from Quebec
	Chelsie Mitchell Snowboarder First Nations youth from British Columbia
	Aqpik Peter Speed skater Inuit youth from Nunavut

What’s your passion?
Having an Olympic dream is not just about winning medals, or even making it to the Games. It’s about setting goals and working hard to achieve them. It’s about team, friendship and fair play. It’s about being the best you can be — on and off the field of play.

Across the country talented young Aboriginal athletes are striving for excellence in sport. Are you one of them? Would you like to be?

Start now

Learn more about the sports of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Talk to your school coaches and community leaders about sport activities available in your area.
Visit the Canadian Olympic Committee website. There you’ll find information on both summer and winter Olympic sports, as well as links to their National Sport Federations.
Visit the Aboriginal Sport Circle
website and learn more about Aboriginal sport and Aboriginal sport organizations in Canada.

Challenge yourself

Most athletes will tell you that competition is as much about challenging yourself as it is about winning medals. Competition teaches important values like commitment, perseverance and self-confidence. And it’s a great way to make new friends.
If you’re already a competitive athlete, now is the time to take it to the next level. Visit Own the Podium 2010 for more information.

Become a champion in your community

You don’t have to win medals to be a champion. Simply share your passion for sport with others in your community, particularly youth. Become a coach or simply cheer others on.

Above all, have fun and celebrate the possible.

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