Cheryl Lisa Meeches, C.M., O.M.
Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba
Lisa Meeches is a devoted mentor to the next generation of Indigenous storytellers. In addition to producing award-winning projects that have furthered the television and film industry in her province, she created CBC New Indigenous Voices and NSI IndigiDocs to support aspiring filmmakers. She has developed and hosted programs that feature Indigenous stories of resilience, shedding light on some of the country’s most critical issues. Actively engaged in the wider community, she has championed several local and national initiatives, notably as the executive director of the Manito Ahbee Festival.