The Edmonton Oilers' general manager, the NHL and others are rallying around defenceman Ethan Bear, who was the target of numerous racist online comments after his team was swept from the Stanley Cup playoffs Monday night. "I'm proud of where I come from, I'm proud to be from Ochapowace First Nation. I'm not just doing this for myself, I'm doing this for all people of colour. "

Ethan Bear's statement in response to racist comments. The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs also said it was appalled by the racist comments.

Source: CBC News May 26, 2021 21:23 UTC