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Six Nations of the Grand River

Famous Runner
Tom Longboat

Remembering the World's Top Athlete of the 20th Century and his Legacy - Gagwe:gih (meaning Everything), Onondaga, Wolf Clan

This website was established to bring awareness of the impact created by Tom Longboat's athletic lifestyle, career and achievements in the Six Nations community and the world.

Tom Longboat Run

Mode: Virtual Run, Walk, Cycle
Where: Anywhere
Date & Time: June 4th, 9:30a.m. (No registration required)



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JOIN IN ON THE FUN

Volunteer at the Tom Longboat Run for 2022!

Contact Six Nations Recreation for more information.


Canada's Recognition to Tom Longboat

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Award
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Established in 1951, the current Tom Longboat Award is a prestigious national award for native athletes (one female and one male) who are active in their sport, demonstrate sportsmanship and are a positive cultural role model.

For more information contact the Aboriginal Sport Circle or the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
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Post Stamp
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In 2000, Canada Post created a post stamp as a commemorative stamp for its millennium collection. 

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Monument

In 2016, David M General designed and sculpted the Tom Longboard monument during the Pan Am Games.  It recognized his traditional native values, his role as a runner, and a soldier in the war.

Tom Longboat Day


In 2008, June 4th was marked as Tom Longboat Day.
Tom Longboat was not only one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in Canadian history, but also one of the world’s greatest long distance runners. He helped establish marathon running as an international sport and won marathons in record breaking times, beating competitors from all over the world.

​Why June 4th? To honor and recognize the achievements of Tom Longboat, The Ontario Government thought June 4th was his birthday. Tom Longboat was born July 4th 1886 as recorded on his military records.

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​Canadian Sport Hall of Fame Inductee

Tom Longboat was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1984
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Join us at our next Tom Longboat Run 2021.


Website Inquires

Cindy Martin

Telephone

(289) 253-4727

Email

[email protected]
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