Age: 27

Representing: Champagne & Aishihik FN

Hometown: Whitehorse, YK

Born Aug. 15, '96 to mother Kala Smith and father Chief Steve Smith, raised in the Yukon with her 2 older brothers Cody & Caleb Smith. She attended YukonU for Psychology in 2022-23 after attending Kaackamin Family Development Centre with her 2 kids. In 2019 she was consumed with Trauma, falling heavily into addiction, and nearly lost her life on several occasions. Through it all she came out stronger than ever. On June 1st, 2020, Kirsten quit all hard drugs, has been clean and sober ever since. Everyday she advocates for Mental Health Awareness + Trauma/Addiction Recovery. Her continued Success in recovery is what fuels her drive to support anyone else still suffering from addiction. "Our children have to be alive for us to teach them." -Kirsten Smith