Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. #NIPD2014 Volleyball in Canada has historically been played in many Indigenous communities and several members our national teams in the past have had Indigenous heritage. Did you know? Team Canada’s Fynn McCarthy is one of six athletes last year awarded a Bitove Indigenous Award through the Canadian Olympic Foundation. This year, he is front and centre on the VNL stage as the men’s team is playing in week three right now. “As an Indigenous athlete, my community and identity mean everything to me. They are a huge source of strength and motivation. Being Indigenous is a source of pride, and a reminder of the responsibility I have to inspire future generations,” said McCarthy. For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. Aujourd’hui est la Journée nationale des peu...