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JOCELYN
VERREAULT
Jocelyn Verreault has devoted her life to
building new bridges from the sacred
Indigenous teachings and traditions of
her ancestors to the academic world and
classrooms around the world.
An Isga Wiya (Stoney woman) from
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Jocelyn’s work
most recently saw her invited to UNESCO’s
prestigious 2024 International Conference
on Learning Cities in Saudi Arabia.
Jocelyn works at Yellowhead Tribal College,
stewarding Edmonton’s membership in the
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
“[Jocelyn’s] collaborative approach and
ability to merge cutting-edge research with
traditional knowledge, enhance our city’s
approach to education and sustainable
development,” Edmonton City Clerk Aileen
Giesbrecht wrote in her nomination letter.
“I eagerly anticipate her future contributions,
and hope her work receives the recognition
it deserves.”
TRAILBLAZER AWARD Honouring
visionary leaders whose lifelong dedication
and contributions have broken barriers, set
new standards, and redefined what is possible
in their fields.
Emerging
Leader Award
ALEXANDRA
AGES
Trailblazer Award
JOCELYN
VERREAULT
ALEXANDRA AGES
Alexandra Ages has turned her personal story into action that is
helping build safer, stronger communities for all.
A survivor of gender-based violence, Alexandra helped lead
Alberta’s first coordinated campus sexual violence prevention
campaign, shaping trauma-informed policies for vulnerable youth,
and amplifying survivor voices nationally.
A policy expert, mentor, writer and former executive director of
the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS), she is relentless
in pushing for justice and accountability. Whether in government,
media or grassroots advocacy, Alexandra ensures survivors are not
just heard, but empowered.
Her work sets a new standard for survivor-led change.
EMERGING LEADER AWARD Honouring young leaders
taking initiative to challenge norms and drive impactful change
for future generations.
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