Beckie Scott Appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada!

Dear supporters of Spirit North, 

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful Holidays with your families & friends! 

We have some wonderful news to share with you! Spirit North's very own champion, leader & CEO, Beckie Scott, has been appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada this morning! 

Please join us in congratulating Beckie for her exceptional career as a cross-country ski athlete & Olympic Gold Medallist, her historical work advocating for clean fair sport, and now helping to change the lives of Indigenous children positively thru sport and play. We couldn't be more proud! Here are a few words from Beckie after receiving the news this morning:

“The magnitude of receiving such a distinguished award is almost indescribable, and I could not be more honoured to join the ranks of such accomplished Canadians. I feel tremendously grateful to have been born in Canada and thus afforded all the opportunities this country has to offer. 

From being able to pursue my own hopes and dreams as an elite ski racer, to the pursuit of a level-playing field and justice for clean athletes, to now offering sport for development to Indigenous children and youth, I have been fortunate to find paths and journeys that have been challenging but deeply inspiring. 

My father was an immigrant to Canada, but without question the proudest Canadian I knew. He would have been profoundly moved to know I was receiving this award and so, I dedicate this to him and his indomitable spirit.”

Calgary Herald - Olympian Beckie Scott among six southern Albertans appointed to Order of Canada

Toronto Star - Olympian Beckie Scott among 103 added to Order of Canada

CBC - Author Ann-Marie MacDonald, Olympian Beckie Scott joining Order of Canada

Thank you once again for your tremendous support of the mission and vision that Beckie saw and created thru Spirit North! We are impatient to start a bright & successful 2019 with you on board!

Cheers!

Martine Grenon-Lafontaine
Director of Stakeholder Relations
martine.grenon@spiritnorthxc.ca
c: 403-678-1378