Meet Our Team
Guided by traditional knowledge and collective strength – Meet the team behind our program.
Indigenous Owned and Operated.
We take great pride in our programs being fully Indigenous Owned and Operated. Located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 2 Territory.
Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor)
Equine Specialist, Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, Psych. Counselling (in progress)
EAL Canada Certified
Elder
Brittany Hodgson
Brittany is a member of the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba in Treaty 2 territory, also known as the Riding Mountain Band. Brittany and her partner, Pete, are parents to three beautiful children. She is the owner and creator of HMS Learning Through Equine, where she has committed to providing Horse-based healing and learning in a culturally safe and grounded environment. Focusing on the health,restoration, and empowerment of Individuals and families through the use of horses and land-based techniques.
Brittany has always had a love for horses from a very young age. As an avid barrel racer after her post-secondary schooling, she continually demonstrates the importance of communication and understanding between horse and human.
Brittany’s passion and awareness emerged while she was an educator working for a First Nations community for over a decade, realizing the need for something more for the students in the community. Although Brittany had a passion and love for teaching, she felt compelled to help more than just the children in her class. Brittany completed her qualifications to become a certified Equine Assisted Personal Development Coach while attending the University of Regina to pursue her master’s degree in Educational Psychology and Counselling. Her education in multiple fields allows her to implement a
horse-based program that enables her to share her love and personal healing experience through horses.
At HMS, we are committed to creating a program that offers compassion, empathy, and cultural safety—creating a program that honours each participant’s lived experience and diversity, creating a safe space to nurture emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental wellness in a way that is honoured and respected.
Brittany acknowledges that there are many ways, teachings, and beliefs when it comes to horses. She comes to share what she has learned and to learn from each person who attends the program. We are continuously learning, changing, and growing. She is honoured to be able to create a program in an area where she has so much love and passion. She believes this program will be life-changing and is committed to making a positive impact, promoting healing, and fostering a sense of empowerment within our nations.
Angie McArthur-Delorme
Angie is a Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother known as Kushie (Grandmother in Nakoda). She has held numerous positions of employment on her homeland of Whitebear First Nation and has gained valuable experience & knowledge in each work environment that she still uses today.
Angie has achieved a B.G.S and certificate in Criminology through the Brandon University and has also obtained numerous certificates over the years. The most challenging and rewarding was the Life Skills Coach Training with intense training from the University of Regina.
Angie’s late Brother, Henrey Skywater who was a well-known Knowledge Keeper of traditional techniques & ceremonies called her “The Helper”. She enjoys this role and does her best when asked or called upon to participate in ceremony or engagement sessions within the community. She has always loved horses & still loves to ride, just nowadays they mostly ride in her heart and mind.
When the opportunity arose & she was asked to be the Elder for the “Equine Horse Therapy” program, Angie didn’t hesitate to be a part of the team. Her last employment was in the capacity at White Bear Education Complex as a school Elder. She thoroughly enjoyed and loved working with the students. This Opportunity is a dream come true – to be around our Spiritual horses & young children, To assist them on their lifes journey. Imagine what blessings & teachings they will experience together.
Creator Rocks!
Sophie Littlechief-Carteri
Sophie is a Canadian Certified Counsellor dedicated to trauma-informed and land-based healing practices. She holds a Bachelor of Indigenous Education (2013) and a Master’s in Educational Psychology (Counselling). A proud member of White Bear First Nations, Sophie grew up in oskana kâ-asastêki (Regina), Saskatchewan, on Treaty Four Territory.
For over 25 years, Sophie has worked with youth, beginning as a mentor for young Indigenous women and continuing to follow her deep passion for supporting others in their healing journeys. Her connection with horses began at the age of 12, when she started riding and competing in show jumping events. Over the past four decades, horses have remained a profound source of healing, teaching, and connection in her life.
As an Indigenous woman, Sophie also believes deeply in the wisdom and restorative power of the land, recognizing it as a vital source of balance, grounding, and renewal. Whether working with horses, walking on the land, or simply listening to the rhythms of nature, being outdoors is central to both her personal wellness and professional practice.
Sophie is honoured to be part of this land-based and equine-assisted healing program, where she can weave together her lifelong passion for horses, her cultural teachings, and her therapeutic experience to support others on their journeys towards healing and reconnection.
JoLee Sasakamoose
A powerhouse professor, visionary leader, and fierce advocate, JoLee walks the tightrope between academia and community with grace and grit. She’s the mind behind culturally responsive frameworks, a champion of First Nations health sovereignty, and a tireless mentor to the next generation of Indigenous health leaders. Whether she’s untangling university red tape, amplifying youth voices in pow wow regalia clubs, or redefining practicum standards to protect her students’ futures, JoLee leads with purpose, compassion, and fire. Her calendar may be packed, her responsibilities endless — but her heart? Always grounded in community, ceremony, care, and above all, her most cherished role: being Hunter’s mom.
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