KEISHA ERMINE

AGE: 17

RESERVE: STURGEON LAKE

SPORT: SOFTBALL (THIRD BASE, PITCHER)

Keisha Ermine started playing softball starting at a young age and has been playing ever since. She has years of good coaches that have inspired her passion for the sport. 

When she heard the news that she made it for Team Saskatchewan in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), she was taken by surprise. 

"It was very shocking, because there was such good talent. I was really proud of myself because I worked really hard going to the gym everyday for two hours at least, throwing the ball around trying to get ready and it's really reassuring that I do my job right."

She continues to train herself almost on a daily basis by throwing the ball around with friends and teammates. 

She's looking forward to having a great and enjoyable experience at NAIG and to play the sport she loves. 

"I'm looking forward to representing Team Sask. and trying my hardest."

Her message to the youth is:

The person that most motivates Keisha in her life is her mom, Stacey Ermine. 

"She's been the biggest support system in my life, that’s the one. She's always there to make sure I'm doing my job, my homework."

Keisha plans to reach for a post-secondary education after completing high school and try getting a scholarship and hopefully play college ball in the United States. 

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