SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Modern Métis Woman
CAILEY IVES
University of Minnesota
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Ives, a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation, is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Minnesota. Inspired by her love for animals and her commitment to supporting her community, she strives to integrate traditional Métis values with modern veterinary practices. She is dedicated to upholding an ethic of respect and responsibility that guides her relationships with the land and its beings. Upon completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ms. Ives hopes to serve Métis communities through mobile veterinary services, recognizing the vital roles animals play within these communities. She is particularly committed to reaching families and communities that may lack access to essential veterinary care. Her resilience and cultural pride continue to drive her toward this goal.
NEVADA LYNN
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Lynn, a member of the Metis Nation British Columbia and a Visual Arts student at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, embarked on her journey as a digital artist by volunteering for MNBC. Her initial task involved creating imagery for the LaVway Health Report, a crucial document addressing Métis health issues submitted to the Fraser Health Authority. Now in her final year of undergraduate studies, Ms. Lynn aspires to pursue graduate studies focusing on Indigenous identity reclamation through service. Balancing her academic pursuits with her passion for art, she remains dedicated to MNBC and the BC Métis Federation Coastal Water Protectors as a digital artist. Ms. Lynn finds great honor in crafting portraits of Métis residential school survivors and other remarkable community members for the Métis Speaker Series podcast. You can explore her work on her website nevadalynn.com and follow her artistic journey on Instagram @nevadacreates.
CAMRYN DEWAR
Montclair State Univeristy
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Dewar, Manitoba Métis Federation, plans to continue using music as advocacy and education. Her activism and musical talent have earned her recognition and connections in the music industry.
ASHLEY NICOLE MATTHEWS
Sault College
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Matthew, Métis Nation of Ontario, is motivated to pursue midwifery. Ms. Matthews hopes to inspire mothers and women with resiliency and strength. Ms. Matthew plans to foster spiritual and relational care in her nursing practice and future midwifery career.
REBECCA TOMAN
Lakehead Univeristy
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Toman, Métis Nation of Ontario, emphasizes the importance of knowing one's heritage and traditions to develop a sense of belonging. Ms. Toman also recognizes the value of self-sufficiency in her work and life to further build a better future for herself and her family.
TATIANNA PELLETIER
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Pelletier is currently obtaining her Bachelor of Business Administration at The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Ms. Pelletier is a mother and a member of Métis Nation of Alberta. Ms. Pelletier participates in various cultural events and cherishes moments spent with community. Ms. Pelletier spends time learning, teaching, and embracing her heritage. Ms. Pelletier hopes to be a knowledge keeper one day to showcase the importance of intergenerational wellbeing.
HANNAH GRAGG
Full Sail University
The Modern Métis Woman Specialized Scholarship
Ms. Gragg is enrolled in Full Sail University and is a member of the Wyandotte Nation. Through a summer youth internship program, Ms. Gragg has assisted in the kitchen, daycare, and the Wyandotte Cultural Center. Ms. Gragg enjoys beading and holds valuable teachings associated with other forms of artmaking. Ms. Gragg honours the women in her community and expresses the importance of educational justice.
MADELAINE DESAULNIERS
Univeristy of Victoria
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Desaulniers is in the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria, Canada and is completing a joint degree in Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders (JD/JID program). Ms. Desaulniers self-identifies as an urban Métis who was born in Calgary, AB (Mohkinstsis) and is a member of Métis Nation of Alberta. Ms. Desaulniers has volunteered with The Calgary Food Bank, Calgary’s Drug and Rehabilitation Centre, the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Program in East Africa, and the Elizabeth Fry Society. Ms. Desaulniers hopes to become involved with policy decisions that assist the quality of life for all Indigenous persons.
BRITTANY SCHROEDER
Univeristy of Alberta
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms. Schroeder currently studies medicine at the University of Alberta. Ms. Schroder is a member of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Vernon & District Métis Association (VDMA). Ms. Schroder helped establish the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Medical and Dental Students’ Association (IMDSA) and is a committed visitor to the Treaty 6 Territory. In 2016, she had the opportunity to assist the elected board members of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) during their National Mentorship Forum and Annual General Assembly. In 2015, she was nominated for the 1st Annual Métis Youth Role Model Campaign. In 2013, she represented her community at the MNBC Ministry of Health Forum in Richmond, British Columbia.
Ms. Schroeder has also worked with Dr. Cara Bablitz, a Métis physician at the Indigenous Wellness Clinic, and at Palliative Care Outreach & Advocacy Team, to establish a new program called the End-of-Life Small Wishes Project. This initiative will grant socially vulnerable community members facing a terminal illness with a meaningful wish during their end-of-life journey.
ALANA ROBERT
Univeristy of Toronto (Osgoode Hall Law School)
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
Ms.Roberts is in her third year of the Juris Doctor program at Osgoode Hall Law School. Ms.Roberts studies allow her to explore the intersection of law on the rights of women and Indigenous peoples. Previously, she has participated in the national Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Law Moot and won the Lerners Cup Moot award. Ms.Roberts identifies as Anishinaabe-Métis, and is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Ms. Roberts is the first Métis woman in her family to go to university.
