Indigenous influencer has growing following – Timmins Today

Moose Factory’s Candace Linklater is the Relentless Indigenous Woman, she was in Timmins this week sharing her story with people at the Omushkego Youth Treaty Conference

The Relentless Indigenous Woman shared her experiences with a room full of Indigenous youth this week.

Candace Linklater grew up in Moose Factory, went to Timmins High and Vocational School, and she is a PhD candidate with a specialization in education and how a matriarchal approach could revolutionize current education systems.

She’s also a social media influencer and consultant, who sees the possibilities online for education and re-connection for Indigenous creators.

“It’s a call to remember who we are, to remember our rights, to remember our resilience,” she said about the increase in Indigenous social media visibility. “If that comes on social media, so be it.”

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