Meet Our Sport Heroes in the Making

Name: Biance Grosbeck FNMI community: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Birth Year: 2003 Sport(s): Hockey (ice, roller, ball), baseball, and volleyball Nominator: Kristin Grosbeck   Bianca has been playing hockey since she was six-years-old. She picked up the sport very quickly and eventually played......

Name: Kyleeya Johnson FNMI community: Six Nations of the Grand River Birth Year: 2006 Sport(s): Softball and volleyball Nominator: Brittany Johnson Kyleeya is dedicated to improving her skill and knowledge of the game. She is always willing to learn new positions, put in work to......

Name: Kaleb Thomas FNMI community: Six Nation of the Grand River Birth Year: 2004 Sport(s): Baseball and basketball Nominator: Cindy Thomas Kaleb is currently the #5 ranked 2023 prospect on the Prep Baseball Report Ontario rankings. He is considered the Top Arm on the prospect......

Name: Shane Lemke FNMI community: Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation Birth Year: 2003 Sport(s): Football and wrestling Nominator: Marilyn Sewell Shane has played both offense and defense for his high school football team as both a linebacker and fullback. Shane has been on the......

Name: Halli Morningstar FNMI community: Mississaugi Birth Year: 2003 Sport(s): Hockey, fastball, volleyball, basketball, golf Nominator: Tanya (mother) & Sabrina (coach) Halli was raised by single parent. Playing sports grounded her in confidence, leadership, self-esteem, and helped her make friends from diverse backgrounds. Halli started......

Name: Shakotshanunyátha Doxtator FNMI community: On^yote:aká (Oneida Nation of the Thames) Birth Year: 2007 Sport(s): Lacrosse, hockey, basketball, running, boxing, and snowboarding Nominator: Liona Doxtator Shakotshanunyátha never gives up, he shows confidence, and determination. He has strong self-discipline and is always smiling. His positive outlook......

Name: Haylee Bouchard FNMI community: Gull Bay First Nation Birth Year: 2005 Sport(s): Hockey, basketball, volleyball, curling, soccer, golf, and badminton Nominator: Amanda Bergman Since a young age, sports have always come naturally to Haylee, she plays each sport with pride, passion, and heart. Haylee......

Name: Jake Curran FNMI community: Georgian Bay Council, Region 7 Birth Year: 2006 Sport(s): Lacrosse and hockey Nominator: Lori Curran Jake plays rep lacrosse and hockey for Orillia. He also played on the Team Ontario U14 field team. He trains all winter with the Toronto......

Name: David Moskotaywenene FNMI community: Bearskin Lake First Nation Birth Year: 2002 Sport(s): Hockey, football, weightlifting, and running Nominator: Ellen Moskotaywenene When David left the community to attend high school, he joined the Superior Collegiate High School football team and the Thunder Bay minor hockey......

Name: Tyler Wilson FNMI community: Caldwell First Nation Birth Year: 2005 Sport(s): Track and field, badminton, volleyball, basketball, cross country, and soccer Nominator: Louise Hillier Tyler is very competitive and excels in sports winning gold medals, even while dealing with an injury, he kept going......

Name: Amerie Delormier FNMI community: Mohawks of Akwesasne Birth Year: 2007 Sport(s): Golf, soccer, and hockey Nominator: Erin Seymour Amerie is patient and persistent. She works on her physical fitness to get stronger and build endurance. She practices skills at home and on her own......

Name: Maren Kasunich FNMI community: M’Chigeeng First Nation Birth Year: 2006 Sport(s): Running Nominator: Melissa Kasunich Maren’s Anishnabemowin name truly suits her spirit. She is an ‘Anongoohns’ (Bright star), as she shines brightly in all that she does and gives. She is a kind and......

Name: Evan Boudreau Munro FNMI community: Mi’kmaq ancestry with now Métis status Birth Year: 2004 Sport(s): Basketball, soccer, hockey and track and field Nominator: Natasha Boudreau Evan is a true example of determination. He was born with a severe bi-lateral foot deformity. At three-days-old, Evan......

Name: Ada Speck FNMI community: Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation Birth Year: 2007 Sport(s): Ski racing, volleyball, swim racing Nominator: Marine Speck Ada works hard in all sports and tries to be the first one there and last to leave. She is motivated at home and......

Name: Gordon Bressette FNMI community: Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Birth Year: 2007 Sport(s): Hockey and lacrosse Nominator: Bob Bressette It’s not always the skillset that sets players apart. Gordon’s a mindful player who always thinks about others before himself. He demonstrates true sportsmanship......

Name: Fisher (Rahiokawi:nes) Horn FNMI community: Kahnawake Birth Year: 2005 Sport(s): Soccer, badminton, hockey, volleyball, long distance running, and track and field Nominator: Tristyn Kaitt Fisher has won a great many cross country races in school and in various road races in Ottawa and Lanark......

Name: Zander Doxtator-Kechego FNMI community: Oneida Nation of the Thames Birth Year: 2007 Sport(s): Hockey Nominator: Mother Zander is a team leader. He is a fast skater and is known for his ability to effectively back check in games. Zander scores many goals with his......

Name: Lincoln Moore FNMI community: Garden River First Nation Birth Year: 2005 Sport(s): Hockey, Football, Baseball, and Golf Nominator: Mom, dad, and siblings Lincoln has always been an elite athlete. He played on competitive ‘REP’ teams since he was young. This past season, he played......

Name: Spencer Sundin FNMI community: Treaty 3/Metis Nation of Ontario Birth Year: 2005 Sport(s): Hockey, volleyball, and basketball Nominator: Jason Sundin (coach & father) Spencer has strong athletic skills. He is a team player who is dedicated to both his team and personal goals of......

Name: Luc Boucha FNMI community: Metis Nation Birth Year: 2004 Sport(s): Wrestling, Football, and Soccer Nominator: Gary Lynch Luc has an incredibly bright future in wrestling, being a two-time qualifier for the Ontario Winter Games, a two-time NWOSSA champion, and has gone 4-4 at two......