Kristi Allain
@kristiallain.bsky.social
she/her. sociologist & canada research chair in physical culture & social life @StThomasU. anti-fascist feminist.
settler on stolen Wəlastəkwiyik territory.
settler on stolen Wəlastəkwiyik territory.
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22 authors in a new OA peer-reviewed article in Soc of Sport Journal:
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
22 authors in a new OA peer-reviewed article in Soc of Sport Journal:
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
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We're excited to share the cover for our book Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar! Learn the untold story of protein’s rise to nutritional superstardom and how it made its way to the centre of your dinner plate. To access the pre-order link, click here: dukeupress.edu/protein
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We're excited to share the cover for our book Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar! Learn the untold story of protein’s rise to nutritional superstardom and how it made its way to the centre of your dinner plate. To access the pre-order link, click here: dukeupress.edu/protein
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budget.canada.ca/2025/report-... While there are a couple hundred mentions of Indigenous people, it's all genuflection - little substantial. Look past this fiscal year, and it's all zeroes... where do they think we're going?
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
budget.canada.ca/2025/report-... While there are a couple hundred mentions of Indigenous people, it's all genuflection - little substantial. Look past this fiscal year, and it's all zeroes... where do they think we're going?
After positive peer reviews, 2 reads by UTP's lawyer, a few edits to appease the lawyer, and a new title, I finally have the green light on "the Don Cherry book." "Hockey Divides: White Working-Class Masculinity and a Canadian Icon" is coming to a bookstore near you in 2026.
October 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
After positive peer reviews, 2 reads by UTP's lawyer, a few edits to appease the lawyer, and a new title, I finally have the green light on "the Don Cherry book." "Hockey Divides: White Working-Class Masculinity and a Canadian Icon" is coming to a bookstore near you in 2026.
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Ep. 165: Canadian Hockey on Trial
@nkalamb.bsky.social is joined by friend and eminent hockey scholar @kristiallain.bsky.social to break down how to understand the Hockey Canada trial and its implications for the sport and Canadian culture.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Tj2...
@nkalamb.bsky.social is joined by friend and eminent hockey scholar @kristiallain.bsky.social to break down how to understand the Hockey Canada trial and its implications for the sport and Canadian culture.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Tj2...
August 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Ep. 165: Canadian Hockey on Trial
@nkalamb.bsky.social is joined by friend and eminent hockey scholar @kristiallain.bsky.social to break down how to understand the Hockey Canada trial and its implications for the sport and Canadian culture.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Tj2...
@nkalamb.bsky.social is joined by friend and eminent hockey scholar @kristiallain.bsky.social to break down how to understand the Hockey Canada trial and its implications for the sport and Canadian culture.
open.spotify.com/episode/6Tj2...
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Signatories include:
@avilewis.bsky.social, @harshawalia.bsky.social, @marxinhell.bsky.social, @tedmccormick.bsky.social, @biidaasamose.bsky.social, @floralashes.bsky.social, @veldoncoburn.bsky.social, @eidlin.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, @iankennedyck.bsky.social @irinaceric.bsky.social
@avilewis.bsky.social, @harshawalia.bsky.social, @marxinhell.bsky.social, @tedmccormick.bsky.social, @biidaasamose.bsky.social, @floralashes.bsky.social, @veldoncoburn.bsky.social, @eidlin.bsky.social, @shireenahmed.bsky.social, @iankennedyck.bsky.social @irinaceric.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Signatories include:
@kristiallain.bsky.social, @punchingprof.bsky.social, @derekcrim.bsky.social, @orarunswild.bsky.social, @dansailofsky.bsky.social, @celesteeorr.bsky.social,
@kimtallbear.bsky.social, @hystericalblkns.bsky.social, @blacklikewho.bsky.social, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
@kristiallain.bsky.social, @punchingprof.bsky.social, @derekcrim.bsky.social, @orarunswild.bsky.social, @dansailofsky.bsky.social, @celesteeorr.bsky.social,
@kimtallbear.bsky.social, @hystericalblkns.bsky.social, @blacklikewho.bsky.social, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The letter is signed by prominent individuals from 46 different academic institutions in Canada, as well as by Canadians at prominent global institutions.
One hundred and six of the signatories are based in Atlantic Canada, where the event is slated to occur.
One hundred and six of the signatories are based in Atlantic Canada, where the event is slated to occur.
August 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The letter is signed by prominent individuals from 46 different academic institutions in Canada, as well as by Canadians at prominent global institutions.
One hundred and six of the signatories are based in Atlantic Canada, where the event is slated to occur.
One hundred and six of the signatories are based in Atlantic Canada, where the event is slated to occur.
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Signatories include 3 UN Special Rapporteurs, a 4-time Olympian runner, 2 members of the Palestinian women’s ⚽ team who compete at York, a former Canadian Olympic beach 🏐 coach, sports journos @shireenahmed.bsky.social + @iankennedyck.bsky.social, + @naomiaklein.bsky.social + @avilewis.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Signatories include 3 UN Special Rapporteurs, a 4-time Olympian runner, 2 members of the Palestinian women’s ⚽ team who compete at York, a former Canadian Olympic beach 🏐 coach, sports journos @shireenahmed.bsky.social + @iankennedyck.bsky.social, + @naomiaklein.bsky.social + @avilewis.bsky.social
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“Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza…we call on Sport Canada and Tennis Canada to forbid Canadian athletes to compete against Israeli athletes at the Davis Cup and all other international events.”
- 413 🇨🇦 academics, athletes + sports journalists, inc 3 former UN special rapporteurs + an Olympic 🥈ist
- 413 🇨🇦 academics, athletes + sports journalists, inc 3 former UN special rapporteurs + an Olympic 🥈ist
August 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza…we call on Sport Canada and Tennis Canada to forbid Canadian athletes to compete against Israeli athletes at the Davis Cup and all other international events.”
- 413 🇨🇦 academics, athletes + sports journalists, inc 3 former UN special rapporteurs + an Olympic 🥈ist
- 413 🇨🇦 academics, athletes + sports journalists, inc 3 former UN special rapporteurs + an Olympic 🥈ist
Trying to find ANY NHL player who has spoken publicly against Israel's genocide in Gaza, surprisingly/not surprisingly I can't find one.
August 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Trying to find ANY NHL player who has spoken publicly against Israel's genocide in Gaza, surprisingly/not surprisingly I can't find one.
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This is actually incredible.
Tennis Canada is willing to endorse genocide by hosting Israel in Davis Cup tennis for the low low low price of $2.2 million.
That's the projected economic benefit.
Not including the cost of policing protesters, which will of course be deducted from that.
Tennis Canada is willing to endorse genocide by hosting Israel in Davis Cup tennis for the low low low price of $2.2 million.
That's the projected economic benefit.
Not including the cost of policing protesters, which will of course be deducted from that.
August 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This is actually incredible.
Tennis Canada is willing to endorse genocide by hosting Israel in Davis Cup tennis for the low low low price of $2.2 million.
That's the projected economic benefit.
Not including the cost of policing protesters, which will of course be deducted from that.
Tennis Canada is willing to endorse genocide by hosting Israel in Davis Cup tennis for the low low low price of $2.2 million.
That's the projected economic benefit.
Not including the cost of policing protesters, which will of course be deducted from that.
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If Canada goes through with hosting Israel in a Davis Cup tennis match in September, it is tantamount to endorsing the genocide of Palestinians—at the very moment it claims it will acknowledge a Palestinian state.
We argue for @mondoweiss.net that the only moral choice is to cancel.
We argue for @mondoweiss.net that the only moral choice is to cancel.
Canada must boycott Davis Cup match with Israel
Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup tennis match with Israel is an unjustifiable violation of Canada’s obligations under international law and basic human rights. Canada mu...
mondoweiss.net
August 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
If Canada goes through with hosting Israel in a Davis Cup tennis match in September, it is tantamount to endorsing the genocide of Palestinians—at the very moment it claims it will acknowledge a Palestinian state.
We argue for @mondoweiss.net that the only moral choice is to cancel.
We argue for @mondoweiss.net that the only moral choice is to cancel.
Canada must boycott Davis Cup match with Israel mondoweiss.net/2025/08/cana...
Canada must boycott Davis Cup match with Israel
Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup tennis match with Israel is an unjustifiable violation of Canada’s obligations under international law and basic human rights. Canada mu...
mondoweiss.net
August 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Canada must boycott Davis Cup match with Israel mondoweiss.net/2025/08/cana...
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August 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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We also are going to ask FIFA: What WOULD Israel have to do in order to be sanctioned or even banned from international competition if targeting other teams' star players in the course of a genocide is not enough
August 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We also are going to ask FIFA: What WOULD Israel have to do in order to be sanctioned or even banned from international competition if targeting other teams' star players in the course of a genocide is not enough
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The IDF shot and killed "The Pele of Palestine", Sulaiman al Obaid, while he waited on line for food. No comment from FIFA. So we've made calls to FIFA. Whatever good that will do, at minimum aren't going to afford them the privilege of looking away. www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
'Pele of Palestine' killed by Israeli fire in Gaza aid queue | The National
Suleiman Al Obaid played for local football clubs as well as Palestinian national team
www.thenationalnews.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The IDF shot and killed "The Pele of Palestine", Sulaiman al Obaid, while he waited on line for food. No comment from FIFA. So we've made calls to FIFA. Whatever good that will do, at minimum aren't going to afford them the privilege of looking away. www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
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You absolutely LOVE to see it:
Thanks to fan backlash, a German football club is cancelling the signing of an Israeli striker who shared posts after Oct 7 calling to "wipe Gaza off the map" and suggesting there were "no innocents" in the Gaza Strip.
Praxis!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Thanks to fan backlash, a German football club is cancelling the signing of an Israeli striker who shared posts after Oct 7 calling to "wipe Gaza off the map" and suggesting there were "no innocents" in the Gaza Strip.
Praxis!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
August 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
You absolutely LOVE to see it:
Thanks to fan backlash, a German football club is cancelling the signing of an Israeli striker who shared posts after Oct 7 calling to "wipe Gaza off the map" and suggesting there were "no innocents" in the Gaza Strip.
Praxis!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Thanks to fan backlash, a German football club is cancelling the signing of an Israeli striker who shared posts after Oct 7 calling to "wipe Gaza off the map" and suggesting there were "no innocents" in the Gaza Strip.
Praxis!
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
If there was any doubt about the link between hockey and the right, we now see Gary Bettman, Wayne Gretzky, and Matthew Tkachuk to be a part of Trump’s Fitness Council, which will play an important role in “keeping men out of women’s sports.”
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
President Trump Revives Iconic Pillars of American Youth
Yesterday, alongside American sports legends and members of his administration, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order reviving the
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August 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If there was any doubt about the link between hockey and the right, we now see Gary Bettman, Wayne Gretzky, and Matthew Tkachuk to be a part of Trump’s Fitness Council, which will play an important role in “keeping men out of women’s sports.”
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
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This is an important read.
Hockey is Canada's game - so PLEASE let it be one we can all be proud of in every aspect
We routinely celebrate the winners and heroes, acknowledge their good works in the community - but we can do better, much better.
My girls are playing.
Hockey is Canada's game - so PLEASE let it be one we can all be proud of in every aspect
We routinely celebrate the winners and heroes, acknowledge their good works in the community - but we can do better, much better.
My girls are playing.
July 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is an important read.
Hockey is Canada's game - so PLEASE let it be one we can all be proud of in every aspect
We routinely celebrate the winners and heroes, acknowledge their good works in the community - but we can do better, much better.
My girls are playing.
Hockey is Canada's game - so PLEASE let it be one we can all be proud of in every aspect
We routinely celebrate the winners and heroes, acknowledge their good works in the community - but we can do better, much better.
My girls are playing.
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Sports scholars across Canada but especially in the maritimes need to resist this.
@kristiallain.bsky.social @jimbrittain.bsky.social
@dansailofsky.bsky.social @derekcrim.bsky.social
@kristiallain.bsky.social @jimbrittain.bsky.social
@dansailofsky.bsky.social @derekcrim.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Sports scholars across Canada but especially in the maritimes need to resist this.
@kristiallain.bsky.social @jimbrittain.bsky.social
@dansailofsky.bsky.social @derekcrim.bsky.social
@kristiallain.bsky.social @jimbrittain.bsky.social
@dansailofsky.bsky.social @derekcrim.bsky.social
Remarkable, in the middle of a national sovereignty crisis to see @carleton.ca on.ca cut their undergraduate Canadian Studies program. These programs are valuable, as we try to understand our present and our future.
June 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Remarkable, in the middle of a national sovereignty crisis to see @carleton.ca on.ca cut their undergraduate Canadian Studies program. These programs are valuable, as we try to understand our present and our future.
What is Hockey Canada and the CHL's commitment to keeping players and public safe from sexual violence? What should that training look like?
If the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial didn't raise enough questions about this, this certainly raises more.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial didn't raise enough questions about this, this certainly raises more.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Not all Ontario Hockey League teams make players take mandatory sexual violence prevention program | CBC News
Nearly a decade ago, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) made gender-based anti-violence and consent training mandatory for all major junior teams. Today, the sexual assault centres tasked with teaching t...
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May 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What is Hockey Canada and the CHL's commitment to keeping players and public safe from sexual violence? What should that training look like?
If the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial didn't raise enough questions about this, this certainly raises more.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial didn't raise enough questions about this, this certainly raises more.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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