Faculty of Art

Drawing and Painting

Emma Dolphin

Imitation

Hockey represents Canada, not because it is inherently Canadian in its makeup, but because Canadians make it Canadian. The social and cultural meanings applied to hockey are self-imposed. Meaning that we can look at hockey, not simply as just a sport and a form of play, but as a metaphor and symbol that represents Canada and its culture. By placing a hockey stick in a position used to imply violence and weaponry, we can begin to truly deconstruct the perpetuation of white colonial violence within hockey (Canadian) culture.