Thread by @globeandmail

Indigenous scholars are among those leading the way in exciting new research in science, business and beyond.

We spoke to Indigenous leaders about their strategies, challenges and achievements.

#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

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“A lot of Nations were matriarchal societies. When the Indian Act was imposed upon First Nations peoples, many women lost the right to participate as leaders. Regaining our leadership is fundamental to our well-being.” —APTN chief executive Monika Ille

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“The two significant drivers of the Indigenous economy are Indigenous entrepreneurs and community-owned businesses. There are also a few key things they tend to have in common: Indigenous values, a respect for the land, and a long-term vision.” —Clint Davis, CEO of Nunasi Corp

“When we understand how we are related we better understand our responsibilities to one another, to the Earth and to the 7 generations to come. I believe that this long-term thinking can help us to understand the impacts of our decisions today.” —Marie Battiste, Mi’kmaw educator

“Even though we didn’t always have a lot, we felt very rich in terms of our culture and our bond with each other in our community and with our food and our way of life. For me, that is what it means to be an Inuk.” —Sheila (Siila) Watt-Cloutier, an Indigenous-rights advocate