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Candace comes from a long line of revolutionary leaders Her great-great-grandfather was a signatory to Treaty 9, and her grandfather served three terms as Chief She was born and raised on her reservation, and after completing her postsecondary education, she returned to her community to serve as an educator, elected official, and community volunteer Candace's passion for advocacy and leadership was instilled in her from an early age, and breaking glass ceilings runs in her veins

CreatingaGlobalChangeforIndigenous Women

Candace began the Relentless Indigenous Woman social media platform on Facebook, which has grown from 3,000 followers to nearly 700,000 Through her platform, she pushes the envelope when discussing issues caused by patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, colonization, and racism, and its impact on Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, Transgender, and Gender Diverse (WG2STGD) People

Candace believes that such discussions are necessary to achieve meaningful justice, reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenous resurgence Her mission is to create global change for Indigenous WG2STGD People through meaningful and accessible learning experiences for all organizations, corporations, and institutes based on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being

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Further to her role as Executive Administrator of the Relentless Indigenous Woman website, Candace is the Founder of Relentless Indigenous Woman Consulting Inc , a company that provides consulting services in the areas of Indigenous education, feminism and advocacy As a Ph D candidate specializing in educational leadership, management, and policy, her dissertation focuses on Indigenous women in education leadership. Candace is an ardent, engaging educator and speaker that aspires to share her knowledge and expertise

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Candace's vision is a world that honours Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit, Transgender, and Gender Diverse (WG2STGD) People Her mission is to create global change for Indigenous WG2STGD People through meaningful and accessible learning experiences for all organizations, corporations, and institutes based on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being Candace's expertise lies in Indigenous education and policy, facilitating learning, Indigenous advocacy and leadership, change-making policy development, and lived experience Her services include lectures and keynote speaking, workshops, and consulting services supporting reconciliation

Candace Linklater is an inspiring Indigenous leader, activist, and educator who is committed to empowering Indigenous communities through education. She is a true example of what it means to be a Relentless Indigenous Woman, unapologetically pushing the boundaries and advocating for justice and equity for all Indigenous people As we continue to work towards a more inclusive and equitable society, Candace's work serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done

If you want to learn more about this fiery activist and benefit from her, then visit her official website at https://relentlessindigenouswoman.ca/.

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The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is a nonprofit organization with a focus on Indigenous women, girls, and persons who identify as WG2STGD+ in Canada's social, economic, cultural, and political spheres NWAC represents the voices of Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and works to enhance their opportunities to achieve their full potential

HistoryandMission

Since its inception in 1974, NWAC has developed robust rules and procedures for financial management, governance, and decision-making The organization's goal is to empower and support Indigenous women, girls, and gender-nonconforming individuals from all around the world NWAC envisions an inclusive world that understands and respects the diversity and uniqueness of all Indigenous communities

AdvocacyandIssues

The NWAC works to alter laws and policies on a national and worldwide scale to ensure that Indigenous WG2STGD+ and LGBTQQAI+ persons have full legal protections The organization works on a variety of issues, including unemployment, labour, business; healthcare; violence prevention and security; justice and human rights; environment; early learning and childcare; foreign affairs, which are just a few of the many areas of focus for the organization

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As a "Grandmother's Lodge," NWAC helps Indigenous people honour and uphold the Creator-given laws, spirituality, linguistics and customs of their ancestors This is part of the organization's larger mission to protect Indigenous languages and cultures and improve the quality of life for all Indigenous people

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NWAC faces risks and difficulties head-on in order to capitalize on chances that build on its strengths and ultimately realize its strategic goals and objectives Among them include empowering Indigenous women, girls, and people of multiple gender identities to assume positions of leadership; strengthening the organization from within so that it can withstand challenges; expanding the ability of all Provincial and Territorial Member Associations (PTMAs) to communicate and share resources; and establishing organizational strength and resilience

TheOrganization’sDefinableAims

NWAC is governed by a Board of Directors who are liable for the organization as a whole It approves every resolution pertaining to fresh initiatives started by NWAC staff and members The Board of Directors frequently convenes to assess the president, PTMAs, and administrative team's performance and to give guidance.

Being the largest platform for Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals; tackling challenges in a way that reflects evolving needs; advocating for shared goals of self-determination and selfsufficiency; encouraging equitable opportunities; acting as a repository among constituents and Indigenous communities; fostering and educating distinctive cultural and historical traditions; cultivating and teaching unique cultural and historical traditions, assisting Indigenous women ’ s organizations and community initiatives, and advancing issues and concerns of Indigenous women