Gavin McKenna representing Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in culture at NHL draft 'awe-inspiring' for community ^17.1%

CBC News - By Joy SpearChief-Morris - 7/6/2026, 5:43 PM

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When Gavin McKenna was selected to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week as the number one NHL draft pick, it was an "awe-inspiring moment" for Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Deputy Chief Erin McQuaig. "I think the fact that Gavin has just taken upon himself to say, first and foremost, 'I'm Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in' is very special," McQuaig said. McKenna was... more