Age: 24 | Height: 5’9″ | Sucker Creek, AB
Originally from Sucker Creek First Nation, Linsay grew up immersed in her Aboriginal Culture. This Traditional upbringing is where she learned the importance of respect and honour.
She also maintained a well-balanced life through athletics. Linsay was captain of her high school hockey team and is a traditional Fancy Dancer.
Linsay completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care at Grant MacEwan University. During her fourth year of school she was chosen as a finalist for the show “Canada’s Next Top Model”.
Not wanting to drop out of school, Linsay completed her final semester in two weeks. Linsay won the coveted first runner up prize on Canada’s Next Top Model and made it home in time to attend her graduation.
Upon completion of University she started her own business Dreams In Motion Inc., a full service youth empowerment company designed to provide them with the tools needed to achieve their dreams. Linsay believes that we are all role models and therefore it is our duty to be the best that we can be.
Sponsored by: Sucker Creek First Nation, Horse Lake First Nation, Canadian Native Friendship Center, Big Stone Cree Nation, Treaty 8, G.E.M., Ivory Teeth Whitening, Dreams In Motion Inc., Loon River First Nation, Slave Lake Community, Kapawe’no First Nation, Jessica Halabi Fashion, Sweet Carousel Corsetry, AERA Consulting and Sports Performance, Swan River First Nation, Driftpile First Nation, Sawridge First Nation, Rhonda & Shane Stompe, Lee Joyce Minich, Tiffany Badger, Family and Friends.
Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)
English and studying Cree
What would be your “dream job” in life?
Being the host of a television series that travels to the 7 wonders of the world
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
I currently own and operate a youth empowerment company that provides interactive self-esteem and confidence building workshops. www.thedreamsproject.com
Where is the most interesting place you have been?
New York City, there is so much history, culture and art engrained in New York City.
What is your philosophy of/in life?
I live my life by two quotes; Nothing worthwhile comes easily, Don’t let success go to your head and failure go to your heart.
