Carlin Nordstrom is a member of th Poundmaker Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. He is a former professional hockey player who attended the Ottawa Senators camp in 1999 playing 2 games. He has been empowering youth and communities over the past two years with his inspiring story of overcoming adversity as a minority in a non-indigenous community. He was under-sized with marginal talent but formulated a plan to make it from the Warman Minor hockey system to NCAA Division 1 hockey; the A.H.L., I.H.L., and eventually N.H.L. Level. He has spoken at several major conferences and at communities across Western Canada inspiring both youth and adults. Carlin is an indigenous motivational speaker who provides sports, fitness, health & wellness camps all over