Age: 23

Representing: Dene Tha’ First Nation

Hometown: Bushe River, AB

Mya McDowell is a proud member of Dene Tha’ First Nation, belonging to Bushe River Reserve, one of many to the nation. As of 2021, Mya has resided in Edmonton in order to attend the University of Alberta. Completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in fall of 2023, Mya obtained her Registered Nurse designation in the early months of 2024. Mya currently works for a non-profit organization advocating for health equity. Above all, Mya takes most pride in being a relative to loved ones, a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, auntie and friend.