Class I Briefs: CSX, CN

Signal Inspector David Hogarth celebrates 45 years at CSX. (Screenshot Courtesy of CSX)

CSX honors Signal Inspector David Hogarth for achieving 45 years at the Class I. Also, CN partners with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in support of Indigenous athletes and their stories.

CSX

CSX on May 31 honored CSX Signal Inspector David Hogarth for achieving 45 years at the Class I.

“Since 1979, David has been a valued member of our #ONECSX team, whose work ethic and dedication to safety have been an inspiration to his coworkers,” the railroad wrote in a X (former Twitter) post. David, thank you for your service to CSX!”

CN

CN announced June 3 that it would be expanding its partnership with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in support of Indigenous athletes and sport builders, and their stories.

“As we mark the start of National Indigenous History Month, this new three-year $450,000 agreement will help to recognize the significant contributions of Indigenous sports figures and promote a greater understanding of their impact on Canadian sports and culture,” CN stated in a release.

Since 2021, CN has supported Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame “Indigenous Sport Heroes Experience” education program. First, with the development of trading cards highlighting key Indigenous athletes and builders, their Indigenous heritage, and their contribution to sports in Canada.

As part of CN’s new sponsorship, starting in 2024, CN will support Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s Indigenous Sport Heroes Digital Book, a multi-media, web-based resource, which “raises awareness and shares the stories of the remarkable Indigenous sport heroes and their impact in shaping sport in Canada.”

“CN is proud to support and help share the incredible stories of Indigenous athletes and their impact on Canadian sports history,” said CN Senior Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer Olivier Chouc. “These sport icons have made invaluable contributions to our country, and it is our honor to help share their legacies with future generations. We hope that by continuing to raise awareness about the history of Indigenous people in our country, we can foster deeper understanding and respect for each other along the path of Reconciliation.”

“To reconcile, we need to understand and value each other’s realities and stories,” said Chief Wilton Littlechild, Hall of Famer (Class of 2018 – Builder | Indigenous Peoples’ Sports). We need to celebrate the amazing achievements and contributions of Indigenous role models who have overcome challenges and enriched this country, and we need to share their stories. With CN’s help, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame can keep doing this vital work to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) calls to action.”