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Rick Brant (born September 27, 1967) is a Mohawk athlete who primarily competed in track and field (middle distance). Brant is a Tom Longboat winner, winning the National award in 1987.[1] He is originally from Ontario and a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation[2][1] He now resides in Cowichan, British Columbia.[1] Brant is most recently known for his contribution in being a founding member of the Aboriginal Sports Circle,[1] Executive Director of the Indigenous Sport Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC)[3] and CEO of three separate North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) - 1993, 1997 and 2008. Brant served as President of the North American Indigenous Games Council (the international governing body for the NAIG) from 2015 to 2018. He continues to serve on the Council's Executive Committee as Past President.
- ^ a b c d "Our Team". isparc.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ "Eagerly waiting for games to begin". The Globe and Mail. 2009-03-11. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ "Twelve Outstanding Aboriginal Athletes Receive Prestigious Award". BC Games Society. Retrieved October 31, 2017.