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Gr 3–7—Aliu always dreamed of being able to play the game he loved, hockey, but his journey wasn't easy. He shares stories from his life, beginning with his parents' love story, a mixed-race relationship met with disdain and ire in the USSR in 1978. Once his family moved to Canada, his struggles didn't end, but that's where he found hockey. He excelled at the sport but often felt different from other players, which was made worse by the numerous instances of systemic racism he experienced on and off the ic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More