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Sam HusGee is determined to lead his team to Yukon Gold - the gold medal in the Yukon Quest. But the Ministry of Dogsled Affairs refuses to choose Sam to lead the team — all because he has grey fur! Sam HusGee must confront the Ministry if his dream is ever to become a reality, and if grey dogs are ever to be treated fairly. This story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of race, which is guaranteed by section 15(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on colour [or] race.--Publisher's description.