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Taylor Bottle

Age: 24

Representing: Blood Tribe First Nation

Hometown: Calgary, AB

Taylor Bottle is Blackfoot and Dene'Tha from the Blood Tribe First Nation. Her traditional Blackfoot name is Natoyi'pootaki which translates to Sacred Flying Woman. Natoyi'pootaki is a Youth Elder and a Youth Cultural Support Worker in her community; she is also a University Student majoring in her Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology with a double minor in Indigenous Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies. Natoyi'pootaki is very compassionate and dedicated to empowering the youth voice. She encourages youth to participate in social changes and community involvement as she believes they are the leaders of today.