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......
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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......
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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......
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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......
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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......
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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......
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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......
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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......
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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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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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Annie is a Mohawk of Akwesasne and part of the Bear Clan, wife to Evan Cree and proud mother of four. Annie is a program coordinator for Iakwa’shatste youth fitness and Youth Coach and team trainer to a few local minor sports teams. Working at......
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Mackenzie Deleary is 19 years old and a member of Chippewas of the Thames First Nations. She is currently enrolled at The University of Western Ontario, she is in her second year taking Bachelors of Health Sciences focusing on rehabilitation sciences. Mackenzie hopes to continue......
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