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Making it Work
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Making it Work

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the stories of various non-white Canadians dealing with racism in Southern Ontario. Joe and Bob Izumi’s careers and impacts are explored. 14 $1.40 Add
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Marc-André

Marc-André

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

Looking for a new coaching experience that would further his career. The ligue Nord-Americaine de hockey and violent hockey, going to cambellton and his work with Marc-André ; 16 $1.60 Add
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Not Canadian Enough
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Not Canadian Enough

From: On Account of Darkness

In this chapter, systemic racism against Japanese Canadians during the 20th century is explored.The author muses on the legacy of Bobby Orr and Don Cherry, once models for what it meant to be … 10 $1.00 Add
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Not Your Mascot
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Not Your Mascot

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter discusses racism and mascots in sports. 8 $0.80 Add
On Account of Darkness
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On Account of Darkness

Shining Light on Race and Sport

For marginalized athletes past and present, achievement can bring celebrity without equality and recognition without opportunity In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm … 213 View
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One Night in Huntsville

One Night in Huntsville

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

A situation arrises involving the police in Huntsville, more experience coaching and what other things a coach is to his players ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Ragging the Puck
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Ragging the Puck

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter explores whiteness/racism in Hockey and tells the story of George Chin and his brothers. The story of Boomer Harding– called Chatham-Kent’s own Jackie Robinson many … 12 $1.20 Add
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Reflections

Reflections

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

Shares thoughts on some of the best people in Hockey that he has interacted with and final reflections on coaching ; 16 $1.60 Add
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Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

Rocky Mountain RoughRiders Hockey Club, red flags about a fellow coach involved with pedophilia ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Scotty

Scotty

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

describes his passion for hockey and experiencing with hockey growing up including racism he faced. Outlines how he was scouted by Scotty Bowman for the Montreal Jr. Canadians tryouts in 1963 ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Sixty-seven Pounds

Sixty-seven Pounds

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His illness leads to a break from Hockey and finding a job, his diagnosis with Hodgkin lymphoma and his transition into coaching ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Sticks and Stones
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Sticks and Stones

From: On Account of Darkness

The author tells the story of the Kicknosways, who faced anti-Indigenous racism as they navigated life and the world of sports in Canada. Other stories are also told and racial tensions and … 16 $1.60 Add
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Strike

Strike

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

details about coaching in the major junior leagues ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Sundown Town
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Sundown Town

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter discusses sundown towns and tells the story of football player Rollie Miles and his family and their experiences with racism in Wallaceburg and Edmonton. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Blues

The Blues

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His time as a part-time scout, his relationship with the St Louis Blues ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Great White Hopes
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The Great White Hopes

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter once again explores Indigenous history in Canada and discrimination against Indigenous people in the world of sports and beyond. The author talks about his personal experiences … 11 $1.10 Add