Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout’s passing invites us to honour her extraordinary life and legacy. A Nehiyaw/Cree nurse, scholar and Indspire Laureate, she transformed Indigenous health across Turtle Island. At Carleton, she founded the Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education and was the first Indigenous professor within the School of Canadian Studies. Her annual commemorative lecture continues to celebrate her influence and lifelong commitment to Indigenous well-being.
Madeleine Kétéskwēw Dion Stout