The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is honored with a new stamp.
Cournoyea served as Prime Minister of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995
The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is honored with a new stamp.
Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp honoring Nellie Cournoyea, known as a champion of her people in western Canada.
Cournoyea was the first Indigenous woman, and second woman, to head a provincial or territorial government in Canada, serving as Prime Minister of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995.
In a June 6 statementCanada Post said Cournoyea is known for the relentless vision, work ethic and heart that have guided her in her fight for Indigenous self-determination and Inuit empowerment.
According to Canada Post, the stamp is one of three stamps of Indigenous leaders to be issued on June 21.
The postal operator also issues stamps honoring BC Indigenous leader George Manuel and Alberta Indigenous leader Thelma Chalifoux.
