Allen was one of six of eight cross-country skiers sent to the 1972 Olympics who came from the Mackenzie Delta town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories.[5] Allen finished 50th in the 15 km men's and 13th in the relay 4x10 men's races.[2] Roger was part of the Territorial Experimental Ski Training Program at Grollier Hall (Residential School).[6] Growing up, Allen was exposed to multiple sports in the parochial school system in Inuvik which helped him balance education, sport, and spirituality.[7] After retiring from his Olympic career, Allen is now an MLA for the Territorial government, and a cabinet minister.[8]
Politics
After retiring from his Olympic career, Allen became a MLA for the Territorial government, and a cabinet minister.[8]
Allen became mired in a scandal after he was found to be living in a residence outside of the Northwest Territories in Grimshaw, Alberta. He swore an affidavit that he lived in a residence just outside Inuvik, Northwest Territories to gain access to the Capital Housing Allowance granting him $25,000 a year for residence in Yellowknife.[9] Allen was forced to appear before a board of inquiry and forced to return $10,000 retroactive to April 1, 2004.[10]
He resigned his seat on October 12, 2004, citing family and personal issues as the reason for stepping down.[11]
References
^Canadian Who's Who Search. Grey House Publishing Canada.
^ ab"Roger Allen". Olympic Team Canada. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
^Canada's Residential Schools: The History, Part 2, 1939 to 2000: The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume 1. ISBN0773598200.