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title: "First Nations Snowboarding - Thirsty (for Knowledge) Thursday"
slug: first-nations-snowboarding-thirsty-for-knowledge-thursday
date: 2017-01-19
author: "Guest User"
original_url: https://www.lutheranindianministries.org/news-notes/first-nations-snowboarding-thirsty-for-knowledge-thursday
section: news-notes
images: ["images/bb189815-snowboarding-jump-1691x536-2015-04._CB309299060_.jpg"]
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# First Nations Snowboarding - Thirsty (for Knowledge) Thursday

Jan 19

Written By [Guest User](/news-notes?author=6839f4dcc52c4707a9ee7c66)

Canada’s First Nations Snowboard Team sponsors young Indigenous athletes. Team member Jonny Williams uses the sport to connect more deeply with his land and culture. He’s also part of a growing environmental youth movement, keeping oil and gas development out of his community.

[thirsty (for knowledge) thursday](/news-notes/tag/thirsty+%28for+knowledge%29+thursday)

[Guest User](/news-notes?author=6839f4dcc52c4707a9ee7c66)