Richard Peter - Chiefs and Champions
Chiefs and Champions: Complete Series
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23m
(2007, 24 minutes)
A member of the Cowichan Tribes, Richard Peter is a dynamic wheelchair basketball champion. Competing on an international level, he and his team won gold at both the 2000 and 2004 Paralympic Games. A proven leader on and off the court, Richard Peter is a key spokesperson for BC Wheelchair Sports. He advocates a healthy and active lifestyle for young wheelchair athletes and encourages them to discover their abilities in sport.
Also, featured in 24 minute episodes are:
Chief Roger Adolph
Ross Powless
Alwyn Morris
Waneek Horn-Miller
Fred Sasakamoose
Tom Longboat
Darren Zack
Billy Two Rivers
Angela Chalmers
Sharon and Shirley Firth
Gino Odjick
The episodes are hosted by Tom Jackson.
Director: Greg Coyes
Producers: Big Red Barn Entertainment, Sheliagh Cahill, Annie Frazier Henry, Ken Malenstyn
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