Alwyn Morris won the gold medal in K-2 1000m race, it created widespread influence among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and he revealed the intentions behind his eagle feather salute in 1984.
After winning the gold medal in K-2 1000m race with fellow Canadian Hugh Fisher, Morris raised an eagle feather when he was standing on the podium. It created widespread influence among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. In a 2009 interview, Morris revealed the intentions behind his eagle feather salute in 1984. 
