Gavin McKenna representing Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in culture at NHL draft 'awe-inspiring' for community | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 6, 2026 - 13:43

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Gavin McKenna representing Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in culture at NHL draft 'awe-inspiring' for community

July 6, 2026

Gavin McKenna was the first Indigenous player from Canada to be the number one NHL draft pick in nearly 50 years. The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in citizen from Whitehorse has made efforts to represent his culture on the world stage.



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