About Us

Philicia Clay is from the Cree/Assiniboine Nation of the Mosquito Grizzley Bears Head Lean Man First Nations, that is located south of the Battlefords in Saskatchewan. Her traditional name is “Rising Thunder Bird Woman”. She is currently a 2nd year Business student, and she will receive her Business Diploma through Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies in Saskatoon. Philicia has always strongly encouraged the younger generation to go back to school because her past elders have always said, " Our children are our future" and "Our young people are our future leaders." She has worked for her Nation and it is here that she witnessed many discrepancies, corruption and unethical behaviour. Philicia knew that this was not right. She is a staunch advocate of treaty rights: "As long as the sun shines, grass grows and the rivers flow".

Shane T Noskiye is from Little Red River Cree Nation #447 which is comprised of three Woodland Cree communities: Fox Lake, John D’Or Prairie and Garden River. His Nation is composed of over 5,500 members. His past experience is in Healthcare Security, as well Security Supervisor, Teacher’s Assistant, Firefighter Supervisor and Construction. He was raised by both grandparents from both sides of his family. At a young age he was taught the importance of preserving his language and cultural traditions. Recently, Shane obtained his trapping a licence with the goal of continuing this longstanding cultural heritage.  Hiy Hiy

My traditional Cree name is Mahekun’iskwew which translates into "Wolf Woman" in our Cree Language. I am originally from Maskwacis, Alberta. I am a grassroots advocate for the Samson Cree Nation, and former MLA candidate for the Alberta Party. My education includes a post-secondary Diploma in Professional Legal Assistant. I also possess Restorative Justice training with accredited certification. I am currently an Editorial Writer for the Buffalo Tribune media pertaining to Indigenous issues. I am the Founder of the Facebook National First Nation Transparency and Accountability Group with over 6,400 members from coast to coast. As the Vice-President of BMAAAC, it provides me an excellent opportunity to learn while actively advocating for Indigenous People.