A woman from Whitefish Lake First Nation in northern Alberta has become the first Indigenous woman in Canada to get her pro card in a strongwoman competition. | CBCEdmonton
"I worked so hard for it," Houle said. "I couldn't believe how I felt. It was like a spiritual moment for me.""I wanted it not just for me, but for our kids, our Indigenous youth," Houle said.She competed in an axle press, a circus dumbbell and sandbag carry, among other events."I'm breaking those boundaries… for our Indigenous youth to step forward," Houle said.
Having a pro card means they are considered professional athletes and will be invited to international competitions. The pair will be going to the Arnold Classic together in 2023.
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