Elder Carolyn F. King, C.M.
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario
Carolyn King works tirelessly to further the promotion and preservation of First Nation heritage, culture, traditions and identity. A community developer, entrepreneur and respected leader, she advocates for Indigenous-led initiatives, and is active in education, government and business, notably in the development of cross-cultural training programs that seek to improve Canadians’ understanding of First Nations. The first woman to be elected chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, she has spoken to thousands to raise awareness of Indigenous history.