Join us tonight at 7 pm for our special 20th Anniversary Zoom Event as Emilee Gilpin, managing editor of IndigiNews, moderates a discussion with four amazing women leaders from Coastal First Nations communities. Hear from the following Indigenous women leaders about issues they champion in their communities and their vision for the future.

Turza Brown | Reconciliation Negotiator, Heiltsuk Nation

Haana Edenshaw | Environmental and Indigenous Activist, Haida Nation

Jessie Newman | Indigenous Dietitian, Haida, Heiltsuk and Kwakwaka’wakw

Tina Ryan | Coastal Guardian Watchwoman, Metlakatla Nation

“First Nations women have always been the backbone of our communities and played critical roles in the health of our communities and culture. Over the past decade more women have been steadily stepping into positions of power. Women leaders in our communities have powerful voices that remind us that we have an obligation to take care of each other, our communities and our environment.” – Chief Marilyn Slett