On the ice, Ethan Bear is a dynamic defenseman on a top NHL team. However, the road to the Carolina Hurricanes and world-class status has been speckled with challenging moments for the young Indigenous player. Ethan is proudly from Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. In this episode of Breaking Ice Ethan shares the joys and obstacles of growing up in Ochapowace. He also details the blatant hate and racism he has unfortunately experienced throughout his life, even in the pros. Ethan is trying to stand proudly as an Indigenous man, speaking out against that hate, to create a better future for himself and other Indigenous athletes.
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