The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.
Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nellie Cournoyea, known as a champion of her people in Canada’s western Arctic.
The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.
Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nellie Cournoyea, known as a champion of her people in Canada’s western Arctic.
Cournoyea was the first Indigenous woman, and second woman, to head a provincial or territorial government in Canada, serving as premier of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995.
Canada Post says in a statement Cournoyea is known for the unwavering vision, work ethic and heart that have guided her fight for Indigenous self-determination and Inuit empowerment.
Canada Post says the stamp is one of three Indigenous leaders stamps that will be released on June 21.
Source : Global News
