Wellness Warriors

Shannon Courchene

Q: What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life?  I definitely need to incorporate more physical activity into my daily lifestyle. It took some time to build myself up to a point where I could focus on my physical well being. I have two...

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Rychele Savard

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life?  Growing up I was always involved in athletics, hockey being my main focus but excelled at a variety of sports. I played high school soccer, badminton, soccer, volleyball and was the captain for all high school...

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Natasha Armstrong

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life?  I love to workout, but my weight has been an issue. October 28, 2020, I had bariatric surgery and would love to incorporate exercise into my routine.   How do you define wellness? Wellness is a state of health,...

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Mayheve Rondeau

What is the role of sport/PA in your life? Sport and physical activity have largely shaped my identity as an Indigenous woman. For the longest time, my sport and passion has always been swimming. I love how I feel in the water. I feel weightless and...

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Keiran McMonagle

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life? Both sport and physical activity are important aspects in my everyday life. I exercise regularly, and push myself mentally and physically in the gym and when trying new activities. This has been important for my self-improvement...

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Erika Anderson

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life? This past year (2020) has been hard since a lot of the sports I'm usually involved in had to be shut down for Covid. I'm usually very active in regards to playing hockey, softball, beach volleyball...

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Elisa ‘Bunny’ Sutherland

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life? I am currently in kickboxing and have just started Brazilian Ju-Juitsu. I also have been taking Kali which is a form of self-defense.   How do you define wellness? Wellness is what you do to make yourself feel better....

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Darryn Morris

What is the role of sport/physical activity in your life? Keeps me motivated to have fun with friends (hockey)   How do you define wellness? By being well in the mind, body, and spirit       What are the things you do each day that make you a ‘Wellness Warrior’ Living...

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Theland Kicknosway

Theland Kicknosway is Wolf Clan, of the Potawatami & Cree Nation and a member of Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory in Southern Ontario. He is a singer, a grass & hoop dancer, and helps in ceremonies in many places. He is in High School in the...

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Joshua Mintha

Josh was born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario and is a Member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake, Ontario). Josh currently resides in Arnprior, Ontario.  He is a husband and proud father to his daughter, Harper.  Josh has completed 10 half marathons (1:21:58pb) and 3 marathons...

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