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Originally posted by Theo
"The one thing that's really bothered me through this whole thing is the prejudice, still, in this country when it comes to Native people," Fleury said.

"I've seen it firsthand in every building we go into -- how these people are treated. It's absolutely embarrassing to be a Canadian and know that stuff is going on.

"I almost called (Hockey Canada president) Bob Nicholson and gave him back my gold medal from the Olympics. That's how much this affected me and meant to me.

"Those are the same people who were cheering for Canada and cheering me on and, at the same time, stabbing the people who I have bloodlines with, who are my brothers, so to speak, in the back.

"That's something that hasn't been a good experience to be around.''

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