One Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

A Portrait of Jenny Flett

The late Métis elder Jenny Flett’s portrait was captured by Fort McMurray-based photographer Greg Halinda. Jenny served as the trusted midwife of Fort Chipewyan for over 50 years.

Elsie Yanik’s Lullaby in Cree

Elsie Yanik sings a Cree Lullaby at Lina Gallup’s place in Fort McKay during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation on May 3, 2016. The late Elsie Yanik […]

Gail Gallupe Receives Award for Bertha Clark-Jones

Gail Gallupe received an award on behalf of her mother, Bertha Clark-Jones, from the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in 2016. “My mother’s greatest desire is to ensure that […]

Elsie Yanik at the 2019 Olympic Torch Ceremony

Elder Elsie Yanik represented the Wood Buffalo region as an official torchbearer for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The torch relay event was a 106-day run held from […]

A Portrait of Mary Rose Lapoudre (Cardinal)

Mary Rose Lapoudre (Cardinal) at the age of 92. Mary, also known as Granny Powder, was a traditional midwife and healer who lived in various locations in Northern […]

Lina Gallup Receives Award Recognition

Lina Gallup was one of the ten Indigenous women leaders recognized at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in December 2016.

Bertha Clark-Jones Wins Jigging Contests

Bertha Clark-Jones often won at jigging contests. She loved to perform old-time dances and square dancing but especially loved to do the Red River Jig.

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.

A Portrait of Corporal Bertha Clark-Jones

Corporal Bertha Clark-Jones (Houle) was 18 years old when she enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Jonathan Cardinal at the Friendship Centre

Jonathan Cardinal at the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre in 2017.

Elsie Cardinal

Elsie Cardinal is very proud of her children and grandchildren. She wishes that they will continue to study and attain their worthwhile goals in life through proper education.

Elsie Yanik 2009 Olympic Torch Bearer

Elder Elsie Yanik was the final torch bearer in the Fort McMurray leg of the relay. The torch relay preceded the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.