Aboriginal, First Nation, Native American Music Awards

National Aboriginal Day -When We're ALL V.I.P.'s

National Aboriginal Role Model Program

Profiles of First Nation, Aboriginal, Native American Peoples

Women as Role Models, Leaders, Award Winners
Honouring First Nations, Aboriginal, Native American Women and Their Successes -------------- Cindy Dechenes has overcome many challenges ------------- Celebrate Sharon McIvor - help win equality for Aboriginal women ------------- Eriel Deranger, Dene woman 2007 Global Youth Fellowship award winner ------------- Dolly Watts and Annie Watts Where People Feast - An Indigenous People's Cookbook ------------- Prestigious international environmental award for Sophia Rabliauskas of Poplar River First Nation ------------- Doreen Redhead - first Aboriginal woman judge in Manitoba ------------- Mi'kmaq Nation mourns passing of poet Rita Joe ------------- Shirley Cheechoo has big backing from Los Angeles supporters ------------- Mary Youngblood was a winner - again, at the Grammy awards ------------- Sara Anderson chosen Newsmaker of the Year ------------- Mary Gloade, Millbrook Mi'kmaq First Nation ------------- Elouise Cobell of the Blackfeet Nation fought Indian Affairs over Trust Royalties recognized for her work to get justice for tribes ------------- Andrea Menard, talented actor and award winning singer ------------- Tribute to ballerina Maria Tallchief /Wa-Xthe-Thomba -Woman of Two Worlds ------------- Aboriginal women honoured for women's history month ------------- Ernestine Hayes, Tlingit linquist, educator and writer ------------- Santee Smith, award winning innovative Mohawk dancer ------------- Tribute-Valerie Dudoward, Tsimshian Warrior Woman now in the Spirit World ----------------- Geraldine Van Bibber, Gwich'in woman is Ambassador for Yukon First Nations ------------- Kelly Powless, Oneida woman working for Aboriginals at the U.of T. ------------- Robin Cameron, a single mom, an RCMP officer and role model ------------- Maureen Google, Mi'kmaq - a professional Aboriginal Journalist ------------- Annie Pootoogook breaks through major cultural/artistic barriers of the Canadian art world ------------- Metis Elder, Elize Hartley - a Lifetime Woman of Distinction Award ------------- Michelle Cameron - from aircraft mechanics to social work ------------- Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, a revered Metis woman, successful and accomplished ------------- Tonantzin Carmelo / Thunder Heart Woman received best actress award at 14th Annual Native Americans in the Arts gala ------------- Vera Asp of the Tahltan Nation, SFU graduate student won prestigious scholarship ------------- More honours for Dr. Kathleen Annette, White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians ------------- The Order of Canada was awarded to Maggie Hodgson ------------- Loretta Todd, award winning filmmaker challenges stereotypes ------------- Larissa Tobacco competes in the MuchMusic VJ Search ------------- Kathy Louis receives SFU Alumni Award for her community service ------------- Author Eden Robinson's latest novel - Blood Sports ------------- Waneek Horn-Miller - Athlete and advocate for Aboriginal youth and education ------------- Debby Tewa - a Hopi woman who helps bring electricity to people in remote areas of Indian reservations ------------- Nadia Clarke, first Aboriginal woman to be elected to City Council in Merritt, BC ------------- Tracey Deer, an award winning Kahnawake documentary filmmaker -------------- Lorna Williams, a top Aboriginal scholar / educator UVIC Professor awarded prestigious Canada Research Chair ------------- Chief Petty Officer Debbie Eisan, Ojibway the Canadian Forces national aboriginal recruiting advisor ------------- Joanne Arnott Metis poet, writer, storyteller ------------- Sandra Lovelace Nicholas was appointed a Canadian Senator ------------- Tribute to author and broadcaster Bernelda Wheeler - 1937-2005 ------------- Veronica McKinney is a doctor and Cree role model ------------- Metis leader Audrey Poitras received high praise in Alberta ------------- Tribute to CreeHarmony, Metis singer and role model Julie Robertson of Paddle River Metis Settlement ------------- Anti-asbestos crusader Raven Thundersky receives praise and is honoured by Time magazine as one of Canada's Heroes ------------- Education Feature Mi'kmaq woman, Naiomi Metallic is headed for the Supreme Court of Canada -------------- Education Award Presented to Aboriginal Principal DeDe DeRose for preparing the next generation of teachers ------------- Inuit woman Sheila Watt-Cloutier recipient of two prestigious environment awards -------------- Tsawwassen Chief Kim Baird If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person ------------- Shirley Anne Sterling - Seepeetza Tribute to well known educator and writer, Residential School Survivor ------------- Doctor Lillian Eva Dyck appointed to the Canadian Senate ------------- 2005 Recognition for Sharon Firth first Aboriginal woman to compete internationally in major cross-country ski competition ------------- Lolly Annahatak, McGill University instructor received a 2005 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for the social services category -------------- Leila Houle - - - an inspirational role model -------------- Shirley Cheechoo Internationally Acclaimed Filmmaker and Artist -------------- Jacqueline Guest is a successful Metis writer -------------- Louise Halfe, well known First Nation writer named Saskatchewan's Poet Laureate ------------- Remembering The Life of Bow Lane - Oyate Wacinyanpi Win / Serves the People Woman -------------- Sandra Laronde, Red Sky artistic director received the City of Toronto 2004 Aboriginal Affairs Award -------------- Nellie Cournoyea chosen Canadian Energy Person of the Year -------------- Rebecca Adamson, President /Founder of the First Nations Development Institute selected as one of the world's most Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs -------------- Dr. Jeanne Paul, Coast Salish - Canada's first First Nations Naturopathic practitioner -------------- Aboriginal Women in Leadership Distinction Award 2004 winner Chief Petty Officer Debbi Eisan ------------- Two more awards for Metis entertainer Jill Pacquette ------------- Sandra Laronde award winning Red Sky artistic director -------------- Lyana Patrick of Stellat'en First Nation wins $15,000 U.S. dollars and prestigious Fulbright scholarship ---------- Thelma Chalifoux and Roberta Jamieson honoured at University of Toronto ------------- Nellie Cournoyea received Honourary Degree for the First aboriginal woman in Canada who led a territorial government ------------- Maria Campbell, Metis writer wins a major Canadian Council for the Arts award ------------- Aboriginal women activists and leaders honoured by NWAC ------------- Annie Mae Pictou Award 2004 ------------- Nora Cummings Elder, and Metis Senator honoured by the Government of Saskatchewan ------------- Susan Aglukark 2004 JUNO award winner ------------- Golden Eagle Awards - NWAC Honours 11 Aboriginal Women ------------- Elaine Bomberry an extraordinary Aboriginal arts promoter ------------- Joy Harjo, Native American poet ------------- Waneek Horn Miller pro athlete ------------- Mary Youngblood award winning entertainer ------------- The Podemski Chicks ------------- Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm ------------- Joan Beatty - Saskatchewan's first Aboriginal woman to be named to cabinet ------------- Nancy Karetak-lindell Member of Parliament ------------- Dawnis Kennedy - Award winning Aboriginal student graduates during emotional ceremony at First Nations House U.of T. ------------- Corinne Mount Pleasant-Jett, Tuscarora awarded for efforts to create Aboriginal engineers and scientists ------------- Crystal Laborero - first Aboriginal chair of Manitoba Women's Advisory Council ------------- Metis Elder Olive Dickason honoured by University of Winnipeg - this is a .pdf file ------------- Order of Nova Scotia presented to Mik'maq educator and elder Sister Dorothy Moore of Membertou ------------- Mi'kmaq Paula Platero first female lawyer from her community ------------- Lisa Monkman, Ojibway wins medical scholarship ------------- In Memory of Ronda Lynn Marshall Traditional Weitchpec Tribal Woman Was A Community Activist ------------- Law Society of Upper Canada honours Roberta Jamieson ------------- TV anchor Carol Morin gains international recognition ------------- Rose Charlie and Debra Foxcroft receive Order of British Columbia ------------- Grandmothers are honoured for protecting and preserving culture ------------- Musqueam's Wendy-Grant John ------------- Blanche Anderson 2003 Courage to Come Back Award recipient ------------- Rosella Archdale ------------- Demasduit - Mary Marche one of the last of her people ------------- Special honour for Jean Teillet, Metis lawyer ------------- Aboriginal women of Saskatchewan -------------- NFB tribute to Alanis Obomsawin -------------- Award winning writer Eden Robinson ------------- Congratulations Dolly Watts! -------------- Cheewa James ------------- Gladys Tantaquidgeon ------------- Women's Hall of Fame -------------

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