Name: Karen Lavallee
Age: 17
Marital Status: Boyfriend
Family/Children: Parents: Albert and Vivian Sisters: Charmayne and Brittney and Brother: Jace
Hometown: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Native American Heritage: Métis
Horses: Barrel horse -Tex
Pets that you own: Just our horses.
Rodeo Events Worked: Barrel racing, I used to team rope and I hope to start breakaway roping.
Association member of: KCRA, PIRA, SBRA, ABRA
Rodeo Accomplishments: KCRA finals qualifier in 2000 and 2001.  I am just getting back into rodeo again after being out for 2 years with an injury but I hope to have many more accomplishments in the years to come and reach the goals I have set for myself.

When did you start an interest in rodeo? Ever since I was a little kid.
What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Played a little basketball back in the day.
What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? All the times I fell off back in the day seem pretty funny now.
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Keep a positive attitude, set goals and never give up!!
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? Don't be scared to ask for help and if you plan on being a winner you need to put all your time into it and give a 100% ever time you go out.
Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Anything with a fast beat to it.
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More contestants and more money are always good!!
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? 8 seconds
What is your favorite music? Country
What was your most memorable ride or run? When I raced in my very first rodeo back when Meadow Lake had a pro rodeo and they had pee wee barrels.

Who is your all time hero? Charmayne James
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My parents
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? Well first of all I would like to thank the Taypotat family for running a great Indian association, Nina and Doyle Landrie for everything they did for me this summer, my uncle Fudge(Alfred) for taking me down the road many times this past summer, Carol Gran for helping me out and of course my parents for all there support!!