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– qualities that translated directly into 
their performance as a provincial team.
For First Nations athletes, the road 
to elite sport often comes with added 
challenges. Access to resources, expo-
sure and opportunities is not always 
equal, and expectations can be heavier 
when you are one of the few. Kian, 
Gunner, Sage and Tegan understand 
that First Nations athletes often must 
work harder and push further just 
to stay at the top. Rather than letting 
that reality discourage them, they 
embraced it, using it as motivation to 
keep striving.
Their presence on Team Saskatchewan 
reaches far beyond the scoreboard. 
By earning space in elite sport, they 
are helping open doors for other First 
Nations youth who may one day follow. 
Representation matters. Seeing athletes 
who share their background competing 
at high levels tells young people that 
they belong in these spaces, too – that 
their dreams are possible.
This kind of impact doesn’t come from 
talent alone. It comes from dedication 
on hard days, commitment when no 
one is watching and the refusal to 
quit when obstacles arise. These four 
athletes understand that younger 
players from their communities are 
watching. Every game played, every 
practice completed and every standard 
upheld sends a message about resil-
ience and responsibility.
They also carry their Nations with 
pride. Muscowpetung, Cowessess, Lac 
La Ronge and Piapot are not just names 
listed beside player profiles – they are 
sources of strength. Family, community 
and cultural identity ground these 
athletes and remind them that their 
success is shared.
As Team Saskatchewan continues to 
build toward the future, Kian Poitras, 
Gunner Sparvier, Sage Roberts 
and Tegan Nahnepowisk stood as 
examples of what determination and 
opportunity can create. They are not 
just contributing skills to a team – they 
are contributing to a larger story of 
First Nations excellence in sport. 
Their journey sends a clear message: 
work hard, don’t quit and always keep 
the door open behind you so others 
can follow.
MEET THE TEAM
SAGE ROBERTS 
Sage Roberts, 21, is a Woodland Cree 
member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band 
located in Treaty 6 territory in north-central 
Saskatchewan. Sage played with the U19 
Saskatoon Selects and attended the U20 
Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, 
where he earned a tournament all-star 
award as Top Outfielder. A month later, he 
represented Team Saskatchewan at the 2025 
Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Nfld. 
Sage also competed for Team Saskatchewan 
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