This episode focuses on Indigenous peoples and curling. Our guests are high performance athletes who have represented their provinces, territory, or indeed their country, with pride. In this episode, they share their stories and their lessons for how we can make curling more welcoming and inclusive of Indigenous peoples in our communities.

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Our guests:

Kerri Einarson (She/Her): Kerri is Métis, from Gimli, Manitoba. Einarson is a four-time Scotties champion, a two-time world bronze medalist, a Canadian mixed doubles champion, a Pan Continental Championship bronze medalist, and a Scotties silver medalist. Einarson was awarded the Tom Longboat Award in 2021, in recognition of Indigenous athletes' "outstanding contributions to sport in Canada".

Kerry Galusha (She/Her): Kerry was born and raised in Yellowknife and works for the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Justice as a Senior Finance Officer. Kerry has represented the NWT at numerous curling national events such as juniors, mixed and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Kerry is also involved in coaching the junior program at the Yellowknife Curling Club. Kerry has been to the Scotties 20 times in her career. She has a gold and silver medal from the Arctic Winter Games as well, representing the Northwest Territories. Kerry is also a proud KidSport Ambassador, and a Director on the Board of Directors of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.