This is the transformative running story of Samantha Powderhorn, who is from the Sayisi Dene First Nations community, in northern Manitoba, Canada. She currently lives in Winnipeg.

Powderhorn’s story revolves around breaking cycles of addiction and healing trauma, for herself, her family, and her community.

Today Powederhorn is the first Sayisi Dene woman to have ever run a marathon. She is also an inspiration to her six children, and to her community, that healing and change are possible.

Hear how running was central to Powderhorn discovering new possibilities in life, creating a healthy path forward, for herself and those around her. This is an incredibly powerful journey.

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