Madeleine Dion Stout

Madeleine (Kétéskwew) Dion Stout is a Cree author, speaker, and health care professional. She was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2015.

Personal life and education Madeleine Dion Stout was born on Kehewin First Nation, Alberta. Dion Stout later went on to continue her education at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1982. In 1993, she received a master's degree in international affairs from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

Dion Stout is currently a resident of Tsawassen First Nation.

Career After becoming a registered nurse, Dion Stout worked at Health and Welfare Canada the Edmonton General Hospital, and as a public health nurse on Peigan First Nation.

Dion Stout is currently self-employed as the president of Dion Stout Reflections Inc. and currently speaks throughout North America and Europe on topics relating to Indigenous health, reconciliation, and healing. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Ottawa Centennial Award, Canadian Nurses Association of Canada (2008) Honorary Doctor of Laws, Carleton University (2015) Order of Canada Appointment (2015)