The 2024 Indigenous Girls Golf Summit
September 20-21, 2024
at the St. Paul Golf Course!
What is the Indigenous Girls Golf Summit?
The 2024 Indigenous Girls Golf Summit is a new pilot project aimed at encouraging young Indigenous girls eager to ‘Tee It UP’ and learn about the physical, psychological, and social benefits golf can offer.
Our goal of hosting this event is to boost confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills of Indigenous girls in the province through guidance from inspiring professional Indigenous women in golf.
The target age range for this event is Indigenous girls ages 12 – 18 years old living in Alberta. It is limited to 25 registrants who meet the criteria and first-come first-served registration.
Edmonton’s sporting charity Sport Central is supporting this event by supplying equipment for participants – thank you!
Golf Summit Instructors
Destiny Whitney is a passionate advocate for Indigenous representation and women’s empowerment in sports. As a Class A LPGA professional, she honors her grandmother’s legacy by excelling in gold and inspiring the next generation. Destiny’s journey from amateur tournaments to the professional stage reflects her visionary, forward-thinking approach, with a focus on female-centric support and mentorship.
As the interim general manager of the Seven Chiefs Sports Complex, Destiny provides opportunities for youth to participate in sports, embodying her commitment to community engagement.
Destiny hopes that her journey in the game will allow others who question their purpose to reflect on finding belonging in the spaces where their culture meets their passion. With Seven Chief Sports Complex hosting the 2027 North American Indigenous Games, Destiny’s dedication to sport, leadership and empowerment with shine brightly.
With nearly six years of dedicated experience in golf, Lyric Lewis has established a solid reputation in the sport through both competitive play and coaching. Having competed in numerous tournaments, Lyric’s notable achievements include representing Portage College and securing the bronze banner in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, showcasing remarkable skill and determination.
Lyric’s journey in golf also took them to Quebec, where they had the opportunity to compete against some of the top schools across Canada, further honing their craft and broadening their experience. Passionate about the sport, Lyric continues to play actively while also sharing their love for golf by teaching and mentoring others.
Whether on the course or in the classroom, Lyric’s commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for golf are evident in every aspect of their career.
Maggie Buffalo, a member of Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, is a talented golfer who has achieved significant success throughout her career. She played ACAC golf with Portage college from 2008 to 2010, where she was recognized for her exceptional performance both on and off the course. During that time, she received the Female Student Athlete of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and an Academic Achievement Award for top marks.
In 2018, Buffalo continued her golfing journey by playing for the University of Alberta Pandas golf team. Her dedication and hard work have undoubtedly contributed to her impressive accomplishments.
Buffalo is passionate about inspiring young people to pursue their dreams and reach for their full potential. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, training, and perseverance in achieving one’s goals. Her own journey serves as a powerful example of what can be accomplished with determination and dedication.
Irene Crowchild is a trailblazing athlete and motivational speaker from Tsuut’ina Nation.
As a two-time Canadian ladies long drive champion, Irene has made history as the first indigenous woman to ever compete and win the National Title. Her impressive career on the World Long Drive Tour has taken her to events around the globe, including the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Irene’s remarkable achievements have earned her a place in the Canadian History Museum.
A self-taught golfer, Irene’s journey to success is a testament to her dedication and passion for the sport. She is known for her mental strength and resilience on the golf course, inspiring others with her unwavering determination.
Irene is also committed to giving back to the community and has conducted numerous public engagements across Canada, from youth clinics to women’s clinics, and men’s clinics. Irene’s goal is to share her story and inspire others to pursue their dreams, all while giving back to those around her. Through her motivational speeches and outreach efforts, Irene continues to uplift and empower others on their own paths to success while teaching a game she loves.
Hi, my name is Ava Stach. I have been golfing for fun my whole life and have been taking it more seriously the past 2 years competing in ACAC league. I play for Concordia University and im playing my second year but fourth year in school. Over this past year I have become a coach for First Tee Alberta. I got to coach in Calgary while they hosted the LPGA event and got to meet many pros.
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Sponsorship Donations
- ♦ Kookum Clara’s Custom Designs
- ♦ The Houle Family
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