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\nSpea kers: \;
\nTarrant Cross Child: \;
After winning the Saskatchewan Marathon in 1998 Tarrant Cross Child wa
s set to rise through the Canadian long distance running ranks\, but addic
tion to alcohol and gambling took over his life in the years following. An
attempt to take his own life in 2014 led Tarrant into a rehabilitation pr
ogram. During his year-long stay in rehabilitation Tarrant began running a
gain - and he hasn&rsquo\;t stopped since. Tarrant is now training with a
high-performance running group in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\; and sharing h
is message of hope and restoration with people across North America. In 20
15\, along with his wife and four children\, Tarrant founded Child of the
Cross Running Clinics\, now called Prairie Run Crew.
Tarran
t holds nothing back when sharing an open and honest message about mental
illness and addiction\, and how he found hope and the strength to overcome
. Tarrant is a Niitsitapi from Kainai\, a member tribe of the Blackfoot Co
nfederacy.
Joel Pedersen is the founder of Fitness 2J2\, a socially responsible community-based health and wellnes s company that provides running\, jogging\, and walking programs\, along w ith youth and women's self-defence. Prior to Fitness 2J2\, Joel was a poli ce officer with the Saskatoon Police Service for 25 years. He is currently a member of the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve Force\, with over 33 y ears of continuous service. \; He has been a runner and active in spor ts and recreation since he could be on the go. \;He was born in Saska toon\, a member of the Fond du Lac FN and connected to the Mikisew Cree FN .
\nJamie Lerat continues to keep the legacy o f her great-Mooshum Paul Acoose alive by being an avid runner. \; Whil e Jamie would not be successful in defeating her Mooshum&rsquo\;s world re cords\, she draws upon his and other Mooshums&rsquo\; spirits to provide t he energy\, endurance and determination to complete her long-distance runs . \; For Jamie maintaining a healthy life balance is attributed to the 25 years as a group fitness instructor. If you have been a participant in one of her classes\, you may notice how she weaves pieces of her Cree cul ture into the delivery of her class. \; As a daughter of a father who was incarcerated for many years and a mother who is a residential school s urvivor\, it is imperative Jamie contribute to being a positive role model for Indigenous youth\, especially her community\, Cowessess First Nation. \;
\nHosted by Mary Culbertson\, the Treaty Commissioner of Sas katchewan.
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