Our Founder:
Elize Hartley
August 4, 1924 – April 3, 2020
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our founder Elize Hartley (Cauchy, nee Huppé).
Elize was a Red River Métis, with family history in the founding of the Province of Manitoba and in the historical struggle for cultural preservation and advancement of her people. She was a lifetime warrior- woman in Indigenous affairs, founding the Métis Women’s Circle and working tirelessly for healthy Indigenous women and their families across Canada.
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ONWA Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Elder Elize Hartley
Thunder Bay, ON –The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) would like to take this opportunity to offer our condolences to the family of Elize Hartley, “Listening Fox Woman.” Ms. Hartley, a proud Red River Métis, touched countless lives in her commitment to cultural preservation and the well-being of her people. Family, friends and community celebrate her passion, strength, and resiliency as she travels to the spirit world.
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