Interview with Lorne Lasuita
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Title
Interview with Lorne Lasuita
Description
Since 1989, Lorne Lasuita has enthusiastically worked with Team Saskatchewan in various roles at the Canada Games. From Sport Liaison to Chef de Mission, Lorne has contributed to his province's legacy at the Canada Games through decades of multi-sport event experience. In this interview, he talks about his career in the Games, how they have impacted his life, and how they impact the lives of young Canadian athletes.
Subject
Career Impacts
Canadian Identity
Unity Through Sport
Organizing the Canada Games
Canada Games Family
Technology
LGBTQ2+ Rights
Inclusivity in Sport
Spectator's Perspective
Health and Healthcare
Drug Testing/Anti-Doping Movement
Date
2020-10-22
Format
video
Identifier
CGOH-024
Interviewer
Vlossak, Elizabeth
Linzel, Jessica
Interviewee
Lasuita, Lorne
Location
Recorded over Microsoft Teams in St. Catharines (Ontario, Canada), Grimsby (Ontario, Canada) and Regina (Saskatchewan, Canada).
Language
English
Temporal Coverage
1971-2022
1971
2005
1971
2005
Spatial Coverage
Canada -- Saskatchewan -- Saskatoon
Canada -- Newfoundland -- Cornerbrook
Canada -- Saskatchewan -- Regina
Canada -- Manitoba -- Winnipeg
Canada -- Ontario -- Niagara
Greece -- Athens
Canada -- Newfoundland -- Cornerbrook
Canada -- Saskatchewan -- Regina
Canada -- Manitoba -- Winnipeg
Canada -- Ontario -- Niagara
Greece -- Athens
Rights
Permission from the SOHA is required for publication or reproduction.
Conversion
This oral history interview was conducted digitally via Microsoft Teams. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro, at which point an introduction sequence and question slides were added, and the interviewer's video and audio were removed.
Duration
00:42:18
Interview Keyword
Athletes Experience
Chef de Mission
Team Saskatchewan
Opportunities
Sport Liaison
Opportunity
Mission Staff
Coaches
Collection
Citation
“Interview with Lorne Lasuita,” Sport Oral History Archive, accessed April 18, 2024, https://sportoralhistory.ca/items/show/55.