Road to NAIG with mentor David Ousted

Richard Palmer-Thomas, a youth athlete on his quest to represent Musqueam nation on team BC (soccer) at the 2023 NAIG interviews one of his mentors- David Ousted and shares some highlights of a training session with David.
“Road to NAIG” is an inspiring mini documentary that follows the remarkable journey of Richard
Palmer-Thomas, a young Indigenous soccer player from Musqueam, as he strives to qualify for
the British Columbia (BC) soccer team for the prestigious North American Indigenous Games
(NAIG). Shot by Scarlett Sparrow-Felix, granddaughter of Terry Felix, a retired Whitecaps FC
player and the first Indigenous person to represent Canada in professional football, this
documentary captures the spirit of resilience, cultural pride, and the pursuit of dreams.
Produced by Hope and Health and Nautsa’mawt FC, “Road to NAIG” is a celebration of
Indigenous excellence in sports.
Thank you to contributing sponsor Beyond Sport for the grant that came with Richard receiving the Beyond Sport & WWE’s “Courageous Use of Sport” global award" that is helping to bring this documentary to life.
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