Mike Alexander is an Anishinaabe endurance athlete. He is a sixties scoop survivor who has transformed his life through cycling and triathlon. In 2017, Mike pedalled 7000km, completing events like the Tour De Victoria 160km ride. In 2018, Mike continues to defy stereotypes and negativity...
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Maria Jacko is an Algonquin Anishnaabe from Kitigan Zibi, QC. She’s a proud mother of three beautiful daughters, twin 18-year olds and a 13-year-old. She is a certified fitness instructor, medical laboratory technician, and entrepreneur (founder of Rebound Triumph and Maria’s Essential Oils). Maria has...
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Kerry Andrews is a member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and has lived in her community for most of her life. She’s currently the manager of Sports and Recreation for the community and is honoured to play an active role in supporting the...
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Chief Stacey Laforme was first elected to the Mississaugas of the Credit council in 1999 and since then has served his community for over 15 years. Born and raised on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) territory, Chief Laforme says exercise has always...
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Connie Powless, from Six Nations of the Grand River, has played softball all her life. In 2013, her team, the North American Native Sisters (NANS) competed at the World Masters Games in Turin Italy and walked away with a bronze medal. This past April (2017),...
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Micheal Mahkwa (Bear) Auksi is a Toronto-born, Anishinaabe-Estonian first-year Ph.D. student in Kinesiology Sciences at McGill University. Focusing on Indigenous sport and physical culture, his anticipated dissertation on the hockey history of Lac Seul First Nation will explore the game’s importance in the people’s lives...
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Dano is from Cowichan First nation and is presently the Recreation and Sport Director for the community. He recently received gold at the 2017 and 2015 World Games coaching the Indigenous female soccer team at NIFA. Dano’s family has a rich history in soccer as...
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The Johnston family are members of the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation. They all have many years of experience competing in the sport of canoeing. Sharilyn made sure to get Keir and Carlyn out canoeing at a young age – Keir was only 5...
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Kim brings culture to sport. She is an Anishinaabe Ojibway Grandmother from Shawanaga First Nation Reserve who carries the Spirit name Head or Leader of the Fireflower and is Turtle clan. She has appeared on TV, radio and in many news articles connected to her...
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