Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Family/Children: Dad: Ken, Mom: Arlene, Brothers: Terry, Brian, Sisters: Danielle, Michelle and Becki.
Hometown: Punnichy Saskatchewan
Native American Heritage: Cree

Horses: Fancy, Buttons, Dixie, and Red.

Pets that you own: My cat Mushum.

Rodeo Events Worked: Jr Steer riding and Bull Riding

Association member of: PIRA

Rodeo Accomplishments: Won Gordons Jr steer riding, Kahkewistahaw Jr Steer Riding

When did you start an interest in rodeo? When I was 8

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Hockey, football and fastball.

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? At Kahk rodeo I was getting ready to ride and my buddy Joey Armstrong had a dwarf bull that was really hooky and he got out on him and when he fell off he was running and that little bull caught him and hook him in the bum. After the rodeo we were walking around the powwow and he was walking real bowlegged and he said “man that hurt he got e right in the corn hole.”

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Go to rodeos and rodeo schools and talk to the cowboys to learn how to ride or rope in rodeos.  Learn the right way so you can have fun and possibly get hurt.

What advice would you give to Indian youth who wanted to participate in
rodeo but didn’t have the resources or support to get involved? Hang around the rodeos and ask if people need help or get a job and work to save up so u can ride or rope.

Are there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap or Thunderstruck by ACDC.

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More money, more competition and more fun.

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? 8 Seconds and Pure Country

What is your favorite music? Country, rap, hip hop, and rock.

What was your most memorable ride or run? My first win which was in Gordons, I was tickled to death about it.

Who is your all time hero? Lane Frost, Charlie Bear and Sam Taypotat

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? Charlie Bear and Sam Taypotat.

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? I would like to thank my dad for taking the time to take me to the rodeos and paying for my entry fee and Sam for helping me get started.