Decolonizing Sport

Decolonizing SportDiscover the compelling narratives within *Decolonizing Sport*, a groundbreaking 2024 publication by Columbia University Press (ISBN: 9781773636344). This essential book explores how Indigenous Peoples have historically engaged with sports amidst colonization, presenting a dual perspective on sport as both a tool of oppression and empowerment. With in depth accounts from Turtle Island, the US, Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Kenya, the authors

Discover the compelling narratives within *Decolonizing Sport*, a groundbreaking 2024 publication by Columbia University Press (ISBN: 9781773636344). This essential book explores how Indigenous Peoples have historically engaged with sports amidst colonization, presenting a dual perspective on sport as both a tool of oppression and empowerment. With in-depth accounts from Turtle Island, the US, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Kenya, the authors examine the complex relationship between colonizers and Indigenous sporting practices. Learn how colonizers exploited sports to further their agenda of land dispossession, cultural appropriation, and creating harmful stereotypes through Indigenous mascots and team names. Witness the resilience of Indigenous communities as they reclaim their identity through sport, from traditional games to modern adaptations of hockey, horse racing and fishing. This enlightening collection is pivotal for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, colonization, and Indigenous resistance. By focusing on decolonization in the realm of sports, this book sets a new course for understanding cultural dynamics in athletics, making it a must-have for scholars, activists, and sports enthusiasts alike. Join the conversation on reimagining sports in the context of Indigenous sovereignty and cultural revitalization with *Decolonizing Sport*.