Female Archives | Women of the Nistawoyou

The White Buffalo Calf Woman Painting by Claire Beaulieu-Antoine

The prophecy of the White Buffalo Calf Woman is an important source of traditional knowledge and hope for Indigenous people.

Violet Hansen with Jenny Flett’s Daughter

Jenny Flett’s daughter joined Violet Hensen at the 2016 Recognition Dinner for the Women of Nistawoyou. Violet assisted Jenny in baby delivery on various occasions throughout the years.

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.

Elsie Cardinal with her Oldest Child

Elsie Cardinal with her oldest son, Matthew, in 1955. The photo was taken in Waterways, which is a sub-division in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

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.