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IN MEMORIAM

On September 22, 2017, our beloved matriarch and founder of Michif Cultural Connections, Honourable Senator Thelma J. Chalifoux, passed on surrounded by loving family and supportive caregivers. This page is a gathering place for articles, interviews, features, and videos of the late Senator, in order to provide inspiration to the Métis community who are tasked with carrying on her formidable legacy.

OBITUARIES and TRIBUTES

Canada Post Indigenous Leaders

Senator Chalifoux was honored by canada post in the 2023 indigenous leaders stamp collection



Canada Post indigenous leaders

Thelma Chalifoux school

Edmonton Public schools opened a new school in september 2020 named after the honorable Senator Thelma Chalifoux



Thelma Chalifoux school

NAIT Elder in Residence

Senator Chalifoux served as the NAIT Elder in Residence after her mandatory retirement from the Senate.

NAIT Senator Chalifoux Award

Sharing Memories Interview

By Jesse Twain

Senator Chalifoux talks about her early life, family, and Métis upbringing.

Métis Elder: Honourable Thelma Chalifoux

By Crystal Swan and Jeff Chalifoux

Métis Elder and former Canadian Senator, Honourable Thelma Chalifoux has been a trail blazer for the Métis people. This short documentary film is in honour of her contribution to the advancement of her people.

Biographies and Interviews

Follow the links below to learn more about the life and times of Senator Thelma Chalifoux.

Thelma Chalifoux Wikipedia page
Windspeaker Interview 2008
IndSpire Laureate Profile
Louis Riel Institute Profile
NAIT Senator Thelma Chalifoux Award

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