Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Alwyn Morris, President, Alwyn Morris Educational Athletic Foundation

This file contains a presentation by Alwyn Morris, Canadian Olympic medal winner in 1984. He sought in 1986 to establish an organization for Aboriginal sport development, but was turned down by the Department of Indian Affairs. Eventually Morris created his own foundation in 1988. He eventually received some funding from Indian Affairs and now calls to the Commission to ensure funding continues for this essential organization for Aboriginal youth. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

Historical note:

Alwyn Morris, CM, born November 22, 1957) is a Canadian flatwater canoer who competed in the 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles in 1984 with a gold in the K-2 1000m and a bronze in the K-2 500m events.