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Native America Calling: The strength of powerlifting for Indigenous female athletes
Monday, November 21, 2022

The strength of powerlifting for Indigenous female athletes
Competitive weight lifting is about more than just strength.

Stepping away from the rack with a weight you know you’ve never managed before also takes mental preparedness and technique. It’s a spot dominated by men, but the number of female lifters is growing.

A First Nations woman just became the first Indigenous female lifter in Canada to earn a pro card.

Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce talks with Indigenous female powerlifters about what draws them to the sport and what keeps them going.

Guests on Native America Calling
Angela Houle (member of the Whitefish Lake First Nation), Strongwoman from Canada

Zoe Raymond (Yindjibarndi and Pinikura), Aboriginal artist from Australia

Monica Chaffin (Diné), hospice nurse and TikTok extraordinaire from the United States

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Native America Calling: The strength of powerlifting for Indigenous female athletes
Monday, November 21, 2022