Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Arts, Culture & Leadership
Going M.I.L.E.S. is a high-impact, Indigenous-led initiative that brings mentorship, entertainment, and healing to communities across North America.
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Dakota House
Founder | Actor | Author | Black Belt Martial Artist | Facilitator
Dakota House is a proud father and is registered with the Tall Cree First Nation in northern Alberta. He has a successful career in numerous movies and television productions. Best known for his role as TeeVee Tenia on the CBC Series “North of 60”, Dakota has starred in numerous feature films and made numerous guest star appearances in TV shows such as Heartland, X- Files, and Dreamkeeper.
Dakota has over 20 years of sobriety and prides himself on being a strong role model for youth. For over two decades, Dakota has devoted much of his time to educating youth on motivation, self-esteem and making positive choices. He also has a Martial Arts background with a blackbelt in Hopkido.
Dakota has travelled extensively across North America, bringing hope and inspiration to youth through his Going Miles presentations, youth conferences and other special events. He was honoured recently in the province of Alberta with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 for service to his community.
Scott Ward
Comedy Hypnotist | Certified Teacher | Author
Scott is a member of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba. A natural with the audience, Scott provides a high quality, hilarious live hypnosis show that will keep you wanting more.
Hypnotizing for over two decades, Scott has entertained thousands of people at events large and small—from the Las Vegas Strip to The Seminole Hard Rock to headlining at the River Cree Casino in Edmonton.
Scott studied at the University of Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Drama and Intercultural Education. Along with being a certified teacher, Scott is also a certified hypnotherapist and has co-authored a business book titled “Energize Your Entrepreneurial Spirit” with his brother.
Pooky G
Hip Hop MC | Actor | Facilitator
POOKY G aka Roni Gauthier, is registered with the Tallcree First Nation in Alberta. She is also an Indigenous hip hop artist, model, actor, and radio host. Raised in the inner city of Edmonton,
Alberta, Pooky G has used music as an outlet to escape her harsh everyday reality. She has channeled her gifts and talents to become POOKY G “The Queen of the North”.
She has recently released a long overdue EP titled “SO FAR, SO HOOD” and has opened up for well known Rappers including Travis Scott and D12. Pooky G and her EP Album “So Far So Hood” can be found on many streaming platforms.
Dredon House
Entrepreneur | Actor | Facilitator
Dredon House is a member of Little Red River Cree Nation in Alberta. He spreads his message of individuality through his words and influential clothing brand “OddBall Apparel”. Having taught himself how to sew at age 14, Dredon has since transferred those skills towards building a business by starting his own fashion brand at just 16 years old.
Since launching OddBall Apparel, his brand has reached all corners of the globe including Europe, USA, Mexico, Australia, and Canada. OddBall Apparel has unified people worldwide, creating a community that encourages and supports each other to be authentic to themselves.
Dredon's other talents include being a writer, educator, audiophile, music producer, mixed-media artist, facilitator, content creator, and role model.
