Recently, Rosalie Fish, a University of Washington track and field athlete, was honored for her activism in the Indigenous community. Fish, a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe, has used her platform as an athlete to bring attention to the injustices faced by Indigenous people.
Fish has been a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights since she was a freshman at the University of Washington. She has used her platform as an athlete to speak out against racism and injustice faced by Indigenous people. In 2019, she ran a mile in her high school track meet wearing a shirt that read “MMIW” (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women). This powerful statement brought attention to the epidemic of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Fish has also been involved in other activism efforts. She has spoken out against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which threatened sacred sites of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She has also advocated for the protection of sacred sites in Washington state, such as the Puyallup Tribe’s Muckleshoot Reservation.
In recognition of her activism, Fish was recently honored with the 2020 NCAA Inspiration Award. The award is given to an individual who has used their platform to inspire others and make a positive impact on society. Fish was selected for her work in raising awareness of Indigenous issues and her commitment to social justice.
Fish’s activism is an example of how one person can make a difference in the world. Her story is an inspiration to us all to use our platforms to fight for what we believe in and make a positive impact on society.
