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Object ID |
2025.1.16 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 2020-2021 Jackie Barrett Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 1:51 The 2020-2021 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was streamed online. Summary: Jackie Barrett expresses honour in becoming the first Special Olympics athlete inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Sport. He dedicates the recognition to Special Olympics athletes in Canada and worldwide, acknowledging their courage and perseverance. He credits his achievements to the support of his family—particularly his late mother, grandmother, aunt, and younger brother—and the Special Olympics Canada community of athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Barrett congratulates fellow inductees and emphasizes that dedication, hard work, passion, and determination enable remarkable accomplishments. He encourages parents and caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities to participate in Special Olympics, noting that it can be life-changing. |
Date |
2021/03/10 |
Year Range from |
2021 |
Year Range to |
2021 |
People |
Barrett, John Jackie |
Search Terms |
2020-2021 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete Power Lifting Special Olympics Dr. Frank Hayden Lifetime Achievement Award Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Inclusion Mental Resilience and Perserverance Role Models John Jackie Barrett |