Indigenous players subjected to racist taunts, discriminatory calls, say parents – CBC
Jun 03, 2019
Parents say Hockey Québec needs to do more; organization says it’s committed to creating safe space
After years of playing — and loving — competitive hockey, Roy Neacappo’s sons Derek and George gave up and, one after the other, switched to football.
It was striking, the difference in how welcomed and supported they felt as talented Indigenous athletes.
“My son said it felt like he was more accepted playing football,” said Neacappo, who lives in Chisasibi, Que.
“[In hockey] it was always an uphill battle,” said Neacappo, who used to help coach his sons’ hockey teams when they were young.
