- NHL Names Willie O’Ree Award Winner
The National Hockey League named Dean Smith of Halifax, Nova Scotia as the winner of the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. […] - USA Wins Gold MedalUSA defeated Canada, 6-1, on Sunday night in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to win its record-setting third straight World Para Ice Hockey Championship. The gold medal also marks the sixth overall championship for the USA. […]
- Bryant McBride Travels to Memorial Cup
Bryant McBride, the co-chairperson of The Carnegie Initiative traveled to Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada earlier this week. […] - Hockey Win Results in National HolidayThe Latvia national hockey team’s upset of the United States in the world hockey championships over the weekend spurred a late-night meeting of the country’s parliament. The government officials agreed to grant a national holiday to celebrate the historic victory. […]
- Anthony Stewart Named President of Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins
This past January, Stewart served as a panelist on the “Catalyst Conversation II: Grassroots Reality – how is hockey becoming inclusive?” at The Carnegie Initiative Summit in Toronto. […]Read More… from Anthony Stewart Named President of Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins
- Saint Mary’s University Presents Bob Dawson with Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law
Bob Dawson, the recipient of The Carnegie Initiative’s Lifetime Achievement Award this past January, received an honorary doctorate in Civil Law from Saint Mary’s University. […]Read More… from Saint Mary’s University Presents Bob Dawson with Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law
- Honorary Doctorate Given to Willie O’ReeWillie O’Ree, who serves on Board of Directors of The Carnegie Initiative, was bestowed an honorary doctorate degree from the University of New Brunswick. […]
- Ted Nolan Receives Honorary Degree
Ted Nolan received an honorary degree from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. […] - Trailblazer Winner Continues to Pave Way
Stephane Friday, one of seven recipients of the inaugural Herbert Carnegie Trailblazer Award (HCTA) in January, continues his inspiring work to expand opportunities in hockey for Indigenous players. […] - Academic Grants Awarded AnnuallyApply Now! The CI Funding Grants application process for 2023 is now open. […]
- Jordan Nolan Inspiring Indigenous YouthSeveral months after retiring as a National Hockey League player, Jordan Nolan joined his former team, the Los Angeles Kings, as community relations consultant and ambassador. […]
- Bernice Carnegie Receives Award
The Carnegie Initiative Co-Founder Bernice Carnegie was honored for “Outstanding Service to their Community, Province and Industry through Communication and Leadership 2022- 2023.” […]