The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations congratulates the Strength of Our Women winners.
Following a period of open nominations, four were chosen for most of the categories with the exception of Matriarch which honoured nine women at Friday’s gala.
Some of the honourees include Kendra McKay for Health and Wellness and Freda O’Watch for Culture and Spirituality.
A full list of honourees can be found are listed below:
Health and Wellness
Kendra McKay, James Smith
Lifetime Achievement
Marlene Buglar, Red Pheasant
Arts and Entertainment
Delainee Antoine Tootoosis, Poundmaker
Business
Heather Abbey, Little Pine
Culture and Spirituality
Freda O’Watch, Carry The Kettle
Education
Nancy Lafleur, Lac La Ronge
Environment
Eleanor Hegland, Lac La Ronge
Law and Justice
Ntawnis Piapot, Piapot
Sports
Tara Griffith, Okanese
Leadership and Advocacy
Erica Beaudin, Cowessess
Matriarchs
Peggy Iron, Canoe Lake
Marie Johnston, Buffalo River
Sharon Bear, Ochapowace/Chacachas
Angela Fiddler, Waterhen Lake
Irene Asapace, Kawacatoose
Marjorie Waskewitch, Onion Lake
Veronica Tobac, Birch Narrows
Lorraine Standing, Wahpeton
Louisa Isbister, Ahtahkakoop