Today, we honor and remember Elouise Pepion Cobell, also known as Yellow Bird Woman, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. She was a tribal elder, activist, banker, rancher, and lead plaintiff in the historical class-action lawsuit; Cobell v. Salazar.

Susan Aglukark (Susan Aglukark) to be honoured with the Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada for her long-standing dedication to improving the lives of children and youth in Northern Indigenous communities.

"Yawnghwe is the founder of Indigenous Box, an Edmonton-based subscription service that features products from First Nations, Métis and Inuit businesses. She's part of a growing community of female Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta." ow.ly/yQsM50IeYsj

Cindy Blackstock, a professor at the #McGill School of Social Work, has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence. #IWD2022 ow.ly/GuBU50IeZic

Director Tracey Deer was named the winner of the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award cbc.ca/news/entertain…

In Ojibwe our word for water is nibiish (pronounced ni-beesh). Autumn Peltier is included in MacLean’s top 50 power list- she is an Ojibwe water protector.

.Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology places Indigenous ways of knowing at its core. Archeology tools help find residential school unmarked graves, track the migration of Dene nations and piece together the history and identity of Métis peoples. Dr. Kisha Supernant, social agitator (she/her). Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology ualberta.ca/folio/2021/04/…

Zacharias Kunuk, Nadia Mike, Jennie Williams, and Tanya Tagaq are all in the running. cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

To see the level of Indigenous people in all facets of media from shows to the red carpet to the damn met gala this past year…little me never knew I’d see it. Paulina Alexis on the red carpet tonight is just… 😭🔥 representation does fucking matter.

When Maria Hawkins saw a video online of a woman wearing her saree while skiing, she was immediately impressed, and knew she wanted to snowboard in her ribbon skirt. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

"It feels amazing because when I was younger, I wasn't offered these opportunities," said Kayleigh Augustine, 17, who learned how to build and set snares, track rabbits, build shelter and start a fire in the deep woods on the reserve. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

Starrly not only sees your inner beauty but she also wants to bring it out of you. Pursuing her dream of make-up artistry when she was 18, she trained at a leading make-up school, Blanche Macdonald Centre, in BC. She is #determined. #EndViolenceWithRespect #SheIs #FirstNations

Three female candidates are running for chief in the community's general election on April 14. There has only been one female chief in the community's history, and she served in the 1970s. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

"Like my mom always said, just fly around like you're a butterfly," said the 12-year-old Potts, a member of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation from Whitecourt, Alta. cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

Join us June 16th for #KFB2022 as we celebrate First Nations, Metis & Inuit Grandmothers & Grandfathers for the wisdom, knowledge&inspiration they so graciously share w/ others. Our theme: Gizhe' Manidoowi Ishkode Our Sacred Fire: Our Children & Youth. 🎟️eventcamp.ca

Calling all Indigenous women & non-binary folks who want to be part of a ground-breaking social media campaign! We are expanding #Ready2Listen & we want to feature YOU! Recommend yourself or someone you know by filling out the Google form: bit.ly/3a7MJ6j

The proud owner of the Fort McMurray Métis Trading Post, Ahasiw nurtures her spirit & inspires those around her as she walks with her culture, honours her ancestors & instills pride in those around her every day. She is a #leader. #EndViolenceWithRespect #SheIs #Métis #Cree

Marlee Paterson of MNGV is one of the most influential promoters and teachers of the Southern Heritage Michif language revitalization on Vancouver Island BC. Learn more about her impact on our community here: facebook.com/sheisindigenou… #Ready2Listen

Christine is a dedicated practitioner of traditional Métis crafts and cultures. She is committed to learning and preserving the Michif language spoken by her ancestors. She seeks to raise awareness of modern-day Métis communities through her digital art. #Ready2Listen