Teacher calls on fans to wear Indigenous athletes' jerseys on Friday

A B.C. teacher is calling on people to wear their favourite Indigenous athlete’s jersey in support of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear, who received racist messages and comments online following the team’s Game 4 playoff loss this week.

“I’m hoping to raise awareness about . . . the things that have been directed towards Ethan, but also finding a positive way to support Indigenous athletes,” said Naim Cardinal.

Cardinal, who is Nehiyaw from Tallcree First Nation in northern Alberta and lives in Kelowna, B.C., started

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