Two Indigenous sisters hope their life experiences will help them navigate one of Canadian television's toughest competitions. 

Chayla and Chyana are among the teams competing on the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.  

MBC’s Joel Willick has their story. 

Two Indigenous sisters hope their life experiences will help them navigate one of Canadian television's toughest competitions.&nbsp;
Chayla and Chyana are among the teams competing on the new season of&nbsp;The Amazing Race Canada.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MBC&rsquo;s Joel Willick has&nbsp;their&nbsp;story.&nbsp;

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Resilience fuels Cree and Métis sisters' Amazing Race Canada journey

North @ Noon News June 29

June 29, 2026

MBC News Host: Amber Bear

A post-secondary graduate from Île-à-la-Crosse is being recognized for blending education with community impact.

Hailey Burnouf recently completed the two year Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Her studies combined mechanical engineering theory with hands-on training in areas such as welding, machining, and metal fabrication.

Burnouf says one of her most meaningful projects involved supporting the development of a wild rice harvester. Her role focused on creating detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models that will allow builders to replicate wild rice harvesting boats.

She worked with Sask. PolyTechnic and the wild rice operations, allowing her to apply her education directly to work that benefits her home community.

 

To continue to read the full article visit MBCradio.com 

June 29, 2026
MBC News Host: Amber Bear
A post-secondary graduate from &Icirc;le-&agrave;-la-Crosse is being recognized for blending education with community impact.
Hailey Burnouf recently completed the two year Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Her studies combined mechanical engineering theory with hands-on training in areas such as welding, machining, and metal fabrication.
Burnouf says one of her most meaningful projects involved supporting the development of a wild rice harvester. Her role focused on creating detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models that will allow builders to replicate wild rice harvesting boats.
She worked with Sask. PolyTechnic and the wild rice operations, allowing her to apply her education directly to work that benefits her home community.
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To continue to read the full article visit MBCradio.com&nbsp;

Resilience fuels Cree and Métis sisters' Amazing Race Canada journey

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