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The $100,000 Kenneth Strath Moore Award endowment, established by Ms. Jennifer Moore Rattray and Mr. Stacy Dainard, celebrates the life and legacy of Kenneth Strath Moore—a trailblazing athlete and member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation who became the first First Nations athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. This endowment generates an annual scholarship, ensuring Moore’s legacy continues to inspire and support FNUniv students for years to come.
Born in 1910, Kenneth Moore was a standout in hockey, rugby, baseball, and more. His passion and skill took him from Campion College and Regina College—where he captained hockey and rugby teams—to Olympic history. In 1932, Moore represented Canada at the Winter Olympics, scoring a goal and bringing home gold, a moment of triumph not only for him but for Indigenous athletes everywhere. For a deeper dive into Kenneth Strath Moore’s life and achievements, click here to read his full biography.
Moore’s impact extended beyond the rink. He coached championship teams, contributed to the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association, and his achievements are enshrined in multiple sports halls of fame. In 2024, he was inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring legacy.
Kenneth Strath Moore’s legacy lives on, inspiring the next generation of Indigenous leaders and athletes.
The Kenneth Strath Moore Award provides financial support to First Nations University of Canada students, with preference for Peepeekisis Cree Nation members, encouraging excellence both in academics and athletics.
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For more on this scholarship and others, reach out to Angelique Arseneault at aarseneault@firstnationsuniversity.ca.
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