Ramona Soosay is the second child of five born to Sylvia Arcand and the late Corporal Ray Arcand in Edmonton, Alberta. A proud Cree woman raised on Alexander First Nation in Treaty Six Territory, Ramona has always carried the strength of her heritage with her. “Being […]
I am Tiffany Wapass from Thunderchild First Nations, I am an independent millennial mother of two. I always knew about Trade Winds; in 2014 I came to an info session but didn’t pursue it at that time, because I knew I wasn’t ready for the […]
My name is Shinea Small, and I am Indigenous from Ermineskin Cree Nation within Maskwacis on Treaty Six Territory. I am a mother to a five-year-old boy. I practice traditional ways of life and incorporate the beliefs and values in our everyday lives. Including tanning […]
I am from originally from Swan River Nation, but as a young teenager my mom switched my band to Samson Cree Nation. As a child I was always athletic and played basketball, volleyball, badminton, and others as the years went by. I had a good […]
When I had realized I was starting to go through the path of drinking everyday, suffering from depression and anxiety, that’s when I was at a crossroads in my life. When a family member who had recently finished the Trade Winds carpentry program, I had […]
My name is Lisa Fitzsimmons and I am Métis of the Métis Nation of Alberta. I found out about Trade Winds from Rupersland Institute when I was inquiring about what programs where available to get me employed. I was really excited and motivated to enroll […]
Tansi, my name is Agathe-Mae Steinhauer. I am from Saddle Lake Cree Nation Alberta and have a daughter whom I raise on my own. I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and I didn’t really have the best upbringing due to the fact that both of […]
My name is Ladaria Scott, from the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan under the Treaty Four territory. I am 27 years old and became independent at a young age who bounced between Saskatchewan and Alberta as I grew. I now live in Edmonton, Alberta working […]
I am North Slave Dene, born and raised in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. I moved to Edmonton in September 2018 to try and build a different life. I wasn’t happy with the one I had in Inuvik. Unfortunately, I gave into my past trauma and became […]
In 2019, Lonnie Machatis, a member of Cold Lake First Nation, found himself at a crossroads. After spending years working in the oil fields as a Rig Technician, he felt the pull to shift gears and pursue a new career path. His sights were set […]
