Carnegie Corner Archive

“Carnegie Corner” Archive

The “Carnegie Corner” is the official newsletter of The Carnegie Initiative. The Carnegie Corner includes a message from our co-founders; news related to the intersection of hockey and social justice; a Q&A with an influencer in this space; an infographic, video, and quote.

Starting in October 2023, a new edition of the “Carnegie Corner” is published on the 7th of each month (in honor of the #7 worn by trailblazer Herb Carnegie).

Here is a complete archive of the newsletter with highlights from each issue noted.

Issue No. 13 (March 7, 2024)
– Q&A with Angela James
– Infographic: Indian-Origin NHL Players
– Toronto Six receive Isobel Cup championship rings

Issue No. 12 (Feb. 7, 2024)
– The CI Summit 2024 Special Edition. Videos, photos, quotes and more from The CI Summit held in Toronto on Jan. 30-31, 2024.

Issue No. 11 (Jan. 7, 2024)
– Thoughts from Bernice Carnegie & Shelley Nicholls as The CI Summit 2024 nears
– Q&A with Karina Villegas
– PWHL debuts

Issue No. 10 (Dec. 7, 2023)
– Trailblazing moments by Laila Edwards and Luke Prokop
– Q&A with HCTA winner Alexandria Briggs-Blake
– Inner city youth from Harlem and Detroit uniting for special time over MLK Weekend

Issue No. 9 (Nov. 7, 2023)
– Bernice Carnegie thoughts on Pride Tap ban being overturned
– Dr. Richard Norman talks about his research
– Q&A with Sarah Nurse

Issue No. 8 (Oct. 7, 2023)
– Q&A with Ron MacLean
– Ted Nolan’s new book
– The Orange Jersey project is making a difference

Issue No. 7 (Sept. 14, 2023)
– The CI attends “Beyond the Boards” Summit
– Q&A with Renee Hess (Black Girl Hockey Club)
– Hockey Indigenous grows

Issue No. 6 (Aug. 31, 2023)
– Canadian Blind Hockey Holds Summer Camp
– Black Girl Hockey Club (Canada) Scholarships Announced
– Q&A with Brian Burke, longtime NHL exec & new executive director of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Player Association

Issue No. 5 (August 17, 2023)
– NHL Legend Reggie Leach Named to Hockey Indigenous Board
– Q&A with Ken Gelman, The CI’s Chief Commercial Officer
– Video of comments made by Marian Jacko Hockey Canada board member and then Little Native Hockey League (The Little NHL) president at The CI Summit in Jan. 2023

Issue No. 4 (August 3, 2023)
– Bryant McBride’s message about “counsel not cancel”
– Bob Dawson Publishes Hockey DEI Toolkit
– Q&A with Shelley Nicholls, The CI’s new executive director

Issue No. 3 (July 20, 2023)
– Bernice Carnegie talks about “having a seat at the table”
– Q&A with Rane Carnegie, The CI Advisor and grandson of Herb Carnegie
– By the Numbers: The list of those who participated in NHL Development Camps through the NHL Coaches’ Association’s Female Coaches and BIPOC Coaches programs

Issue No. 2 (July 6, 2023)
– “Beyond Their Years” documentary premieres at the Hockey Hall of Fame
– Q&A with Dre Barone, The CI Board member, current AHL referee, and first openly gay male in professional hockey
– Quote from Ron Smith, Forensic Accountant/Member, Anti-Racism Advisory Group

Issue No. 1 (June 22, 2023)
– The CI Co-Chair Bryant McBride shares vision at Memorial Cup
– Several members from The CI “family” receive honorary degrees
– Q&A with Josh Pauls, a motivational speaker and member of The CI’s Board of Directors, and captain of Team USA Para Ice Hockey team.