EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 34 MIN
Canadian Olympian Annie Guglia advocates for the Human Right to Participate in Sport
from FOOTSTEPS · host Master of Human Rights Program, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba
Send us Fan MailAnnie Guglia (she/her) is a four-time Canadian national champion and the first Canadian woman to compete in street skateboarding at the Olympic Games. Through her work as a professional athlete, community organizer, and advocate, she is helping advance gender equity and the right of everyone to participate in sport and the right to play. At eleven, Annie was fascinated by skateboarding but too intimidated to enter her local skatepark. In conversation with Master of Human Rights student Maddy Nowosad, she reflects on the people who invited her in, the importance of creating welcoming first experiences, and why grassroots organizing must be supported by policies and structures that make inclusion real.Episode Host: Maddy Nowosad (she/her)For more information on the Master of Human Rights please visit our website.
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Send us Fan Mail Annie Guglia (she/her) is a four-time Canadian national champion and the first Canadian woman to compete in street skateboarding at the Olympic Games. Through her work as a professional athlete, community organizer, and advocate, she is helping advance gender equity and the right of everyone to participate in sport and the right to play. At eleven, Annie was fascinated by skateboarding but too intimidated to enter her local skatepark. In conversation with Master of Huma...
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