Samantha Houle
Management Studies

On January 13, 2010, I was honored with carrying the Olympic flame across Canada.  This was an amazing experience and to know that I now am a part of world history.  I ran with a group of aboriginal youth that were from Paul Band, Alexis, Enoch, and Saddle Lake Cree Nation (SLCN).  This was an astonishing group of young energetic aboriginal youth and I am glad that I was able to share this opportunity with them.

Also having the support from my family, friends and community has made my experience incredible.  I like to thank everyone from Saddle Lake that came out and supported Desmond and I in Vegreville, AB.  I also like to thank my parents Victor & Tina Houle, and my mom and dad Mary & Eli Brertton.

This will always be an experience that I will never forget and knowing that I had the support from everyone.

Thank you,

Samantha Houle, Management Studies Candidate, Yellowhead Tribal College, Edmonton