Donny Beardy

Donny is 10 years old from Little Saskatchewan First Nation and Wiikwemikong First Nation. He is a grade 5 student at Darwin School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He loves learning and is passionate about sports. His favorite sports to play are soccer, hockey, and basketball. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Donny finds joy in quieter pastimes as well. He enjoys reading, drawing, and exploring various forms of art. Whether he is reading a story book, sketching, or engaged in a puzzle, Donny's curiosity and enthusiasm to engage in diverse activities is truly boundless. In the future, he would like to travel the world and explore different cities as a truck driver. Donny enjoys learning about his Indigenous heritage. He wrote his story idea inspired by the traditions and rituals of his family as well as a genuine concern for the environment.