On Monday, the Maskwacis Cree First Nations of Samson Cree, Ermineskin Cree, Louis Bull Tribe and Montana Cree honoured/celebrated my dear friend and mentor, Dr./Chief Willie Littlechild for his extraordinary leadership and for his commitment to ensuring the rights of Indigenous Peoples are recognized and protected, globally.
Dr. Littlechild’s list of accomplishments is impressive; he was the first Alberta Treaty First Nation person to receive a law degree from the U of A and the first Treaty Indigenous Member of Parliament. In addition, he has been a commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, worked with the United Nations for over 30 years and has been inducted into seven Sports Halls of Fame!
It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive list of his accomplishments and awards, but you can read more about his fascinating life here: https://www.alberta.ca/aoe-wilton-littlechild.aspx
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Littlechild for your mentorship and for the tremendous personal sacrifices you have made (and continue to make!) to promote human rights, particularly those of Indigenous people. You are truly an inspiration and I am humbled to call you a friend.
It was great to see Maskwacis RCMP Detachment Inspector Leanne MacMillan, Ivy Raine, Virginia Daboward, Sheila Potts (all pictured) and so many other distinguished guests.
