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Young Dorothy McDonald-Hyde in 1960

A portrait of young Dorothy McDonald-Hyde at the Indigenous Princess Pageant held at the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre in 1960.

Bannock for Peace

Food served at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre, including the most-craved menu item, bannock.

International Women’s Day at the Friendship Centre

Women gather together for International Women’s Day at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre.

The Dorothy McDonald Business Centre

The Dorothy McDonald Business Centre opened in 2005. Dorothy was a special kind of leader who battled against injustice.

Women of Nistawoyou Flyer

The Women of Nistawoyou flyer was created on Oct 22, 2017, to ask for the participation of the community in nominating important Indigenous women that impacted the growth […]

Bertha’s Children in the Backyard

Bertha’s children celebrating a birthday in their backyard. You can see the excitement on the children’s faces as they anticipate a piece of cake in a warm afternoon.

Flyer for Honouring Ten Women Indigenous Leaders

On Dec 13, 2016, 10 Indigenous Women Leaders were recognized to be included in the Virtual Exhibit entitled the Women of Nistawoyou, the event was held at the […]

Terry Garvin’s Presentation Flyer

Terry Garvin’s Presentation: The People and the Boreal Forest.

Community Engagement in School Flyer

As part of the Women of Nistawoyou Virtual Exhibit project on April 25, 2017, the Women of Nistawoyou material was displayed at the Composite High School wherein different […]

Cookie with the Family

Family picture of Kay Loutitt with children and grandchildren at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre on December 13, 2016. Kay is holding the feather she received as part […]

Mary Rose “Granny” Lapoudre (Powder)

Mary Rose “Granny” Lapoudre (Powder), nee Cardinal, second to the left.

Community members recognize the Women of the Nistawoyou in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on December 13, 2016.

The Women of the Nistawoyou virtual exhibit were highlighted with Kay Loutit, Lina Gallup and Elsie Cardinal present to accept certificates.