Women – Language, Heritage and Culture

Aboriginal Women (Photographs)

This series of portraits reflects the strength of Aboriginal women.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Aboriginal Women's Programming Elements

Enables Aboriginal women to influence policies, programs, legislation and decision making that affect their social, cultural, economic and political well-being within their own communities and Canadian society.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Andicha n'de Wendat (Musician and Dancers, Performers and Actors) (In French Only)

The Andicha n'de Wendat group works to transmit and disseminate Huronne-Wendat culture through artistic training incorporating First Nations traditions.

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Métis Nation in Canada

Métis women remained an important element in the labour force at the fur trade posts. From their Indigenous mothers, they learned and passed on those native skills so necessary to the functioning of the trade.

Source: Fur Institute of Canada

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Pauktuutit leads and supports Canadian Inuit women in policy development and community projects in all areas of interest to them, for the social, cultural, political and economic betterment of the women, their families and communities.

Spotlight News on First Nation, Aboriginal and Métis Women

Series of links and articles honouring the lives on Aboriginal women.

Source: Turtle Island Native Network

Women – Aboriginal Peoples in Canada – Our Collection

Alphabetical listing of films featuring or portraying Aboriginal women.

Source: Government of Canada; National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

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