CLEAN: Native people of Canada host the Olympics

The transcript discusses the impact of Olympic initiatives on Aboriginal communities, highlighting the inspiration and opportunities provided by the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. It covers the involvement of tribal nations in hosting the event and the economic benefits for Aboriginal businesses. However, it also addresses concerns about cultural exploitation and the socioeconomic challenges faced by indigenous people, emphasizing the need for genuine representation and preservation of native culture.

What motivated the Aboriginal snowboarder to finish high school?

• A desire to travel the world

• The influence of her family

• A scholarship opportunity

• The inspiration from an Aboriginal snowboard team

What is unique about the hosting of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games?

• It was the first time the Olympics were held in Canada

• It involved five nations, including four tribal nations

• It was the most expensive Winter Games ever

• It was the first Winter Games to include snowboarding

What concern did some native groups express about the Olympic preparations?

• The lack of media coverage

• The high cost of tickets

• The exclusion of native athletes

• The impact on traditional native lands

What does Tewani Joseph believe about the partnership with the Olympics?

• It is a missed opportunity

• It will have significant benefits

• It will harm Aboriginal culture

• It is a temporary arrangement

What cultural concern is highlighted in the third section?

• The loss of traditional sports

• The commercialization of native art

• The decline in native language speakers

• The lack of cultural festivals