The Moose Jaw campus of the Sask Polytechnic presents Indigenous Storytelling featuring Marie-Anne Daywalker Pelletier.

Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier holds the title of the longest-serving elected chief in Canadian history. From 1981 to 2020, Day Walker-Pelletier served as chief of the Okanese First Nation, located near Fort Qu’Appelle. During her illustrious career, she established the structure and policies of governance for Okanese First Nation. As chief, Day Walker-Pelletier was instrumental in helping Okanese First Nation develop and implement independent, Indigenous-led legislation concerning family and child services. Day Walker-Pelletier has worked tirelessly to advance women’s and children’s rights, founding the Saskatchewan First Nations Women’s Commission and Provincial Partnership Committee on Missing Persons. A strong advocate for women and children, she took part in numerous projects related to wellness, social reform and education to support the vulnerable. She was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018 and a Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2021.

Location: Moose Jaw campus, Macoun meeting room

Event is first come, first served. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Capacity is 75 people.
Refreshments will be served during the event.

Questions? Contact moosejaw.library@saskpolytech.ca