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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News \u201cI am Red Thunderwoman, my colonial name is Michelle Robinson. I am a Sahtu Dene, a mother, wife, activist, political organizer, podcast host, and have \u2018Indian Status\u2019 imposed by the Canadian Government,\u201d Michelle Robinson says. \u201cI have been involved in the political world on the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. I was the first First Nations woman to run for Calgary City Council, and I ran to be a provincial MLA. I have also been a very active volunteer for numerous non-profit events and organizations, school and community events, and politics at the federal level.\u201d Michelle is also the host \u2018Native Calgarian Podcast\u2019 (https:\/\/www.nativecalgarian.com\/), a platform she launched over eight years ago to amplify Indigenous voices in Calgary and beyond…. <\/p>\n

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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News \u201cI am Red Thunderwoman, my colonial name is Michelle Robinson. I am a Sahtu Dene, a mother, wife, activist, political organizer, podcast host, and have \u2018Indian Status\u2019 imposed by the Canadian Government,\u201d Michelle Robinson says. \u201cI have been involved in the political world on the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. I was the first First Nations woman to run for Calgary City Council, and I ran to be a provincial MLA. I have also been a very active volunteer for numerous non-profit events and organizations, school and community events, and politics at the federal level.\u201d Michelle is also the host \u2018Native Calgarian Podcast\u2019 (https:\/\/www.nativecalgarian.com\/), a platform she launched over eight years ago to amplify Indigenous voices in Calgary and beyond.... <\/p>\n

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