Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout
Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout is a leader in the health development of Aboriginal people. Ms. Dion Stout is from the Kehewin First Nation. She has Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and an MA in International Affairs. Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout was presented with an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa and from the University of British Columbia where she is an Honorary Professor. As well, the Canadian Nurses Association chose her for the Centennial Award that was given to 100 outstanding nurses in 2008. In 2010, she recieved the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Health. Ms. Dion Stout was appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chretien as a member of the National Forum on Health. Recently, she was appointed Vice-Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and is a board member of the First Nations Health Authority. She also serves on several non-governmental boards and committees.