#Ready2Listen

Connecting. Thriving. Rising. First Nations, Inuit and Métis from coast to coast to coast are building brighter futures for the next generation.

[#Ready2Listen @SheisIndigenous]

We want to hear and share the stories of #FirstNations, #Métis and #Inuit women everywhere. We want to hear yours. Use #Ready2Listen or send us a direct message with your story and picture, and we'll share it on our social hub.

[#Ready2Listen @SheisIndigenous]

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

[#Ready2Listen @SheisIndigenous]

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: https://t.co/40WXtmGzXY

#Ready2Listen

[#Ready2Listen @SheisIndigenous]

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

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

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. 🎟️https://t.co/ai3KESACV9

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

"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. https://t.co/o2MRUsE3tH

[Women of the Métis Nation #MetisWomen @womenofthemetis]

Calling all Indigenous women & non-binary folks who want to be part of a ground-breaking social media campaign!

We are expanding @SheisIndigenous & we want to feature YOU! Recommend yourself or someone you know by filling out the Google form: https://t.co/P5wTTEPcx1

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

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. https://t.co/EOTzOGkXGI

[#Ready2Listen @SheisIndigenous]

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

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

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.

https://t.co/4GQIvkdPdp

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

"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. https://t.co/XszO0pqNmE

[Faculty of Native Studies @UANativeStudies]

.@UofA_IPIA 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. @ArchaeoMapper
@UofA_IPIA https://t.co/z9Qm2VgKlQ

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

Zacharias Kunuk, Nadia Mike, Jennie Williams, and Tanya Tagaq are all in the running. https://t.co/q4YuJLNAp3

[McGill University @mcgillu]

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

https://t.co/xJrBmFRf1e

[Dominic Beaudry @DhkBeau]

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.

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

Director Tracey Deer was named the winner of the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award https://t.co/3udaaFa84h

[End VAW / Contre VFF @endvawnetwork]

"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."

https://t.co/6pwMDwK5F9

[Cobell Scholarship @CobellScholars]

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.

[The JUNO Awards @TheJUNOAwards]

Susan Aglukark (@S_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.