Sat, Nov 21, 2026•7pm

The Future of Belonging in Sport: (re)Pebbling

A visual journey through the world of sport from the life of Richard Norman, brought to life by the art of Jon Olbey
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Join the University of Regina Press and CT JumpStart in celebrating the launch of (re)Pebbling: A Story of Blackness and Curling, a graphic novel that cracks open the culture of the sport and that invites us to imagine and define the future of belonging in curling and in sports.

The author Dr. Richard Norman and illustrator Jon Olbey will be featured. Joining them to discuss this sharp, stylish, and soul-stirring graphic novel will be Dr. Janelle Joseph, CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed, and Dr. Christopher Taylor. This engaging conversation will be moderated by San José Sharks Broadcaster Tara Slone. Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public.

About Richard Norman

Richard Norman is a strategist, researcher, and futurist working at the borderlands of sport and society. He works with organizations such as Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, viaSport BC, the Carnegie Initiative, and MLSE LaunchPad to ensure sport is a space to connect, compete, and belong at the highest levels.

About Jon Olbey

Jon Olbey is a Toronto-based illustrator, born and raised in Alberta. He received his Bachelor of Design from OCAD University.

About UR Press

University of Regina Press (URP) publishes books that matter—in both academic and trade formats. Our non-fiction trade books tend towards the hard-hitting, while most of our scholarly titles are accessible to non-specialists. We endeavour to develop writers into public intellectuals, encourage debate, and inspire young people to study by publishing books that are both seen and relevant.

Dates & Times

Sat, November 21
7:00pm ↑ 8:00pm 1
1 Doors at 6:30 pm

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Free with email registration

Venue

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235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON