Annita McPhee
Annita McPhee, BSW, LLB, is the former three-term president of the Tahltan Nation in British Columbia, Canada.[1] She was also named National Native Role Model by Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson in 2000[2] and won the Aboriginal Woman of Distinction Award.[3]
McPhee was a key player in negotiating more than $2 billion in agreements for the Tahltan Nation over the Northwest Transmission Line, BC Hydro and AltaGas projects within their territory.[4][5] She also helped negotiate self-determination and taxation revenue-sharing projects. She also helped secure and protect the Sacred Hearts Headwater and was vocal in opposing Bill C-45 Jobs and Growth Act.[6]
McPhee attended the University of Victoria law school and Thompson Rivers University social work school.[7] Her family placed a strong emphasis on education.[8]
References
- ↑ Massey, Josh (11 July 2014). "Tahltan elect a new president for their central council". Terrace Standard.
- ↑ "Presentation of the National Native Role Models". Government of Canada, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Information and Media Services. 14 April 2000.
- ↑ "Featured Video of the Day: Ms. Annita McPhee on Indigenous Lands & Food Security". NationTalk. 11 May 2015.
- ↑ "Women of influence - politics and community". Vancouver Sun. 29 October 2010.
- ↑ "Tahltan First Nation, B.C., sign run-of-river power agreements". News1130. 6 May 2014.
- ↑ Laxer, Gordon (2015). After the Sands: Energy and Ecological Security for Canadians. Douglas & McIntyre.
- ↑ Ernst, Ric (11 July 2014). "Annita McPhee at Her North Vancouver Home". Vancouver Sun.
- ↑ "Aboriginal women say discrimination from society is holding the community back". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 June 2015.