Alicia is from the small northern community of Flin Flon, Manitoba. She has been an early childhood educator for eight years and is currently studying for her Bachelor of Social Work. Her passion for community building has helped Alicia realize her ability to teach using the gifts of Mother Nature. Alicia learnt hoop dancing at a young age and the dance has given her an appreciation of culture, pride, respect for the land and all its people, courage, health, a positive self-identity, and the ability to make good choices.