Working It Out Together

Waneek Horn-Miller is an Olympic athlete from the Kahnawake Mohawk territory, located on the south shore of Montréal. Born the third of four daughters, she follows a high standard set by her mother and sisters. Her eldest sister Dr. Ojistoh Horn is the first female Mohawk medical doctor from Kahnawake; her sister Kahente has a PhD in Anthropology from Concordia University; and her little sister Kaniehti:io is a Gemini nominated actor.

 

Waneek was at the front lines during the 1990 Oka crisis and stabbed by a Canadian soldier. She used this life changing experience to fuel her dreams of competing at the Olympics. Ten years later, this dream became a reality when she co-captained the Canadian Women’s water polo team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

 

Waneek has traveled throughout Canada and the United States speaking about her experiences both in and out of sports. She is currently working with the Assembly of First Nations as the IndigenACTION Ambassador to develop a National Indigenous Sport, Fitness and Wellness Strategy. She wants to make a difference. Helping others achieve balance in all aspects of their lives is one way that she plans on doing so.