Congratulations to Julianna Albert, Norway House Cree Nation, on your dedication to raising the voices of youth and working within Indigenous organizations and beyond towards meaningful change.
Julianna is currently attending law school at the University of Victoria in their Joint Degree Program in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders (JD/JID). The JD/JID program is the first program of its kind in the world. She describes her outreach within legal and political communities as follows: “I am seeking organizations interested in supporting Indigenous youth by providing opportunities for professional development as future leaders.”
As part of her journey, Julianna attended the Assembly of First Nations’ Annual General Meeting this year in Montreal, on July 9-12. Julianna states: “I believe the AFN Annual General Assembly is a vital avenue for forming relationships with leaders across Canada. I hope to connect with like-minded individuals who advocate for First Nation Inherent and Treaty rights. I believe that relationship-building is essential for making a positive change, in line with the law of mino-wichetowin: relationality.”
We are honoured to help Julianna reach her goals and look forward to seeing her grow as a leader and celebrate Julianna’s contributions to the vibrancy of Manitoba’s youth.