Assignment #7 Canadian Personalities

a.) Which category of Canadian Personalities interested you the most? Did you like the "we inspired", "we founded", "we fought", "we built" or "we governed" section the best? Why? We inspired was the section I liked the most. The reason I liked we inspired was because I am inspired by people. Some people in the world and some athletes have no idea if they are looked up to or if kids want to be just like them. It could be the worst player in the NBA, to the best player in the NHL, and kids might want to be just like them when they get older. I also liked we inspired because a skier, who went through bankruptcy, cut down trails to go skiing, he developed new techniques, and taught thousands of kids to love skiing. Now that's inspiring.

b.) Which personality interested you the most? Why? Find an image of him or her to embed (add to the body of your post) and write, in your own words, a short description of what he or she did and why he or she is your favourite. If you get information from any source, you must credit it by creating a link to it (that includes information from the site that I've asked you to look at). The personality that interested me the most was the one about Herman Smith (Jackrabbit) Johannsen. Never being the richest of kids, he spent most of his childhood skiing. "He was literally raised on skis." During the Depression, he suffered bankruptcy. Shortly after he translated his hobby into a business and a way of life. "By the time of Canada’s Centennial in 1967, the vigorous 92-year-old had become the living hero of cross-country skiing."

c.) In your post, suggest three more influential Canadian personalities that could be added to this site. Why did you choose these people? Which categories would they fit into? Link to information about each of them. Steve Nash: I chose Steve Nash because he is one of my role models. He would fit into the "We Inspired" category. My reasons for this are: When he was 16 years old, the coach for the Ottawa U men's basketball team, Dave Deaveiro, coached Steve Nash. Steve Nash came to practice an hour early to shoot around. Dave would rebound for him. Steve would stay an hour after practice was done. Dave would rebound for him. One day Dave asked Steve, "Why do you come early and stay late?" Steve replied, "Because I want to be in the NBA one day." And at that time there were only 3 Canadians in the NBA. Dave said, "Well Steve, there are only 3 Canadians in the NBA, your chances are very low." And now, Steve Nash is the point guard for the Phoenix Suns, 2 time league MVP, 4 time All-Star and the only person to average 19 points a game along with 11 assists since 1990, by Magic Johnson. I got my information from the Ottawa Gee-Gees coach Dave Deaveiro and this website: http://www.nba.com/suns/news/release_nash_060202.html

Charmaine Crooks: Charmaine was born August 8, 1962 in Mandeville, Jamaica. She was chosen as one of the "Top 50 Women of Power." Charmaine Crooks has been President/Founder of NGU Consultants, a sports marketing, management and consulting company. She was and still is a role model for many people. She was the first Canadian woman to run the 800 metres in under 2 minutes. She belongs under the "We Inspired" category.

Terry Fox: Terry was born on July 28, 1958 and died on June 28, 1981. He ran across Canada with only one leg and with cancer. The other was a prosthetic leg. He ran to raise money for cancer research. He is one of the greatest heroes ever and is said to be the greatest hero of the 20th century. He is celebrated internationally during September for the Terry Fox Run, which is the largest one-day cancer fundraiser in the world.

d.) Which History-Maker did you have the most in common with? Were you able to figure it out from the clues given? What do you share with that person? What are some things that are different between you and that person? I had the most in common with James Naismith. I was able to figure it out as soon as the questions were asked and with the clues given at the end. James invented basketball. My favourite sport in the world. The greatest sport in the world. He was never the best at basketball when he invented it (even though the basketballs were made out of leather and the nets were just a peach basket tied to a pole.) His main goal was to get a good education and have his name on a scholarship or invent something. Basketball it was. The things that are different are he has 2 siblings, I have none.

e.) One hundred years from now, (in 2109!) imagine that students are learning about Canadian History Makers and they discover you. What will you be remembered for? How were you a Canadian History Maker? You are using your imagination, so think about some things that you would like to accomplish in your life and imagine that you have all the accomplishments of your life to look back on. Write a short profile of yourself, imagining the contributions you have made to the future of Canada. (Write this as though you've lived your whole life. You may have been a phenomenal athlete, the first black Prime Minister, cured cancer...use your imagination!) Kane Renart-Fisher was born on January 23rd, 1995 and died on his birthday in the year of 2082. He was and always will be the best point guard in basketball ever to live. He is a Canadian History Maker because he was the first person to average a triple double in points, assists and rebounds!; in one season. He played for the New Orleans Hornets, where he was the first round #1 pick in the 2016 NBA draft, where he played for 5 years in his career until he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Stefan Vijackic. Stefan was proving he was going to be the best ever, then Kane exploded. He averages a triple double, averaged!; in points, assists and rebounds. He led the L.A Lakers to 3 consecutive NBA championships, where 2 out of the 3 seasons won MVP for regular season and finals MVP. As a child, his favourite player was Chris Paul. He is 6 feet tall, which is considered short in the NBA. He lead the league in most steals a game and most assists a game in the 2008-09 season. Kane was only 28 after winning the 3 championships, and went on to play for the Ottawa Thunderbolts, (a newly formed team in 2021) and won 3 more championships in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Kane was the greatest point guard ever to live, and arguably the best player ever. He will always be remembered.