(2007, 24 minutes)

Raised in the Northwest Territories and members of the Gwich'in Nation, twin sisters Sharon and Shirley Firth were introduced to cross-country skiing at the age of 14. Their tenacity and perseverance resulted in 80 medals at Canada's national championships, including 48 gold, 25 silver and seven bronzes. They were the first women to represent Canada and compete at a Nordic World Championship, a World Junior Championship and at the Olympic Winter Games. Today they share their inspirational story with youth, encouraging them to develop a healthy and active lifestyle.
Athletes featured in the series:
Ross Powless
Alwyn Morris
Waneek Horn-Miller
Fred Sasakamoose
Tom Longboat
Darren Zack
Billy Two Rivers
Angela Chalmers
Richard Peter
Sharon and Shirley Firth
Gino Odjick

Complete series or singular episodes available.

Hosted by Tom Jackson.
Director: Annie Frazier Henry
Producers: Big Red Barn Entertainment, Sheliagh Cahill, Annie Frazier Henry, Ken Malenstyn

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