CHIEFS & CHAMPIONS – WANEEK HORN-MILLER – WATER POLO

Waneek Horn-Miller, a Mohawk from Kahnawake, Quebec, was just fourteen when she stood strong with her Nation in what came to be known as “0ka”. During the crisis, she was struck to the ground by a soldiers bayonet. Water Polo became her focus and after she made it onto the Canadian Women’s Water Polo team, they won Gold in the 1999 Pan-American Games. Voted MVP, Waneek became co-captain and proudly led the Canadian Team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Shortly thereafter, she was cut from the team. Not afraid of much, Waneek took on Water Polo Canada and fought her dismissal. She continues to inspire young people and encourages them to pursue their dreams. Waneek was awarded the Tom Longboat Award as best national female athlete.