Ruth Christie CM OM is an Indigenous Canadian elder and scholar.

Raised at Loon Straits, Manitoba, Christie trained as a licensed practical nurse at Saint Boniface Hospital, graduating in 1960.[1][2] She later worked as a teacher in Loon Straits, as an activity coordinator at a personal care home, a historical interpreter at Lower Fort Garry (portraying her own ancestor), a storyteller at the Manitoba Museum, and an elder.[1][2]

Christie was named to the Order of Manitoba "for her dedication to the preservation of Indigenous history, education and community service".[3] In 2022 she was named a Member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to Indigenous history in Manitoba, and her mentorship as a storyteller and knowledge keeper".[4] She received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Winnipeg.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ruth Christie". University of Winnipeg. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Elder Ruth Elaine Christie, LL.D". Nellie McClung Foundation. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Cree elder, former premier among 12 to be inducted into Order of Manitoba". CBC. 12 May 2021.
  4. ↑ Kayla Rosen (29 December 2021). "Here are the 10 Manitobans appointed to the Order of Canada". CTV.
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