Alisha Danielson is a 19 year old Kehewin advocate from Edmonton, Alberta. Alisha works a full time job at Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories where she spends most of her time. She grew up in the beautiful province of British Columbia, until she was 16 and moved to the Wildrose province of Alberta. Alisha enjoys reading, art, and weight lifting when she isn’t advocating. Alisha advocates for Indigenous Housing and Shelter, as she believes the lack of housing and shelters available for Indigenous is low and needs change. With her advocacy she has been able to start fundraisers for existing shelters and homes for Indigenous peoples/women across Alberta where she soon wants to reach all over Canada. Alisha’s platform “ Whispers Between The Braids “ is where she shares her information/fundraising/advocacy on the ongoing housing/shelter crisis along with her personal Instagram.
ADVOCACY
Alisha’s advocacy is on Indigenous Housing & Shelter (Homelessness). This is a constant crisis within Canada that isn’t spoken about muchly. Alisha provides easy, accessible, and educational posts on her platform ‘Whispers Between The Braids’ on Instagram where others can keep updated and educated on the topics. Alisha does community outreach with an Indigenous based outreach where she provides to the unsheltered and as well continues to share information in classrooms and publicly.
MORE FROM ALISHA ♡
Any fun facts about yourself that you'd like to share?
- I can’t swim
- I hate peanut butter
- I’ve moved 24 times
- I donated my hair to make wigs for cancer
- I’ve won Volunteer of the Year award in my community
- I only listen to Country music
What is your favourite area of competition?
Athletic Wear! As a retired athlete and gym goer I LOVE being able to show that side of me
What's next for you in pageantry?
Nationals 2024!
What advice would you give someone hoping to become your successor?
Be humble, be kind, and be positive. The best version of yourself you can be is the true genuine kind. You are doing amazing and i’m already so proud of you.