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Olympism at Face Value: The Legal Feasibility of Indigenous‑Led Olympic Games
From: Decolonizing Sport
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This chapter examines how the Olympic games perpetuate colonial values and a colonial understanding of organize sport. Also discussed are potential requirements for cities desiring to host the Olympic games that could aid to advance Indigenous rights in meaningful ways.
Contributors
Christine O’Bonsawin
Janice Forsyth is a member of the Fisher River Cree First Nation and a professor in the Faculty of Education, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia. She is a recognized leader in Indigenous sport development in Canada. Her research has generated significant national and international attention among scholars and practitioners, and several of her studies are included in the reports of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In 2017, she was elected to the College of the Royal Society of Canada for her contributions to research and advocacy.
