By Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of sn?pin?tktn? (Penticton), Meadow Arcand-Squakin stands on the field with a lacrosse stick in her hand, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. The young syilx and plains Cree woman from the Penticton IndianBand is emerging as a talented multi-sport athlete with aspirations that extend far beyond the boundaries of sports. Recently, Arcand-Squakin seized an opportunity by undergoing tryouts for Team Canada in women’s box lacrosse, bringing her one step closer to achieving her lifelong dream. After seeing an online advertisement for the first-of-its-kind tryouts, she did not hesitate to apply. The three-day event, which unfolded from January 3 to 7 in “Langley,’’ brought in approximately 200 Indigenous…
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