From Jesse Owens in Berlin, Tommie Smith's raised fist in 1968 to Cindy Klassen's quiet groundbreaking for women's speed skating, and the 2026 Winter Olympics, sports moments have cracked open conversations that could not happen elsewhere. This session provides a 7-12 differentiated collection of anchor texts, image-based provocations, and structured academic controversy protocols that teachers can use immediately. The session models each resource at its intended division level, so Div III and Div IV teachers each leave with tools calibrated to their students. Attention is paid to Indigenous athletes whose participation in sports was an act of resistance and sovereignty — a thread that runs through Alberta's history with particular depth. Rick: "The curriculum asks us to teach citizenship, identity, and change. Sports give us moments that are emotionally accessible and historically significant. This session hands you the keys — curriculum alignment, differentiation, and the stories themselves."
