Tanshi Kiwow Cheryl Dodman Dishinicashun.

Hello, my name is Cheryl Dodman.

I am honored to be a guest on the Traditional Unceded Territories of the Okanagan Syilx People, where I am blessed to live, work and play.   

I am a proud Metis woman with ancestral beginnings in St. Francis Xavier, Manitoba and Willowbunch, Saskatchewan. My family names are Chartrand, Lacerte, Oulette, Vandal, Brelund, Wells, Grant, Cardinal, Whitford, Gladue & Ross.

I have 18 years of experience working for the Kelowna Metis Association, first as director, then VP, and am now the president.

The facilitation of a Region 3 women’s weekend, where we created our own Ribbon Skirts, brought me more in tune with my ancestors through sharing and creating.  I feel in a good place when I wear this skirt, and it warms my heart. Our people need to get their cultural connections back.

What makes me unique is my experience as a long-time leader, which has taught me more every day about what our communities need. As Women’s Rep, I learned Metis governance and the requirements to move us forward as a nation. Both of these experiences have prepared me to serve all citizens of Region 3, keeping in mind that each community is different and needs to be in control of what happens in their areas. I will look to our leaders and share at the MNBC Board level.

I feel the bigger picture needs of our elders, youth, children and 2SLGBYQQIA+ people.  Creator is leading me to the Regional Director position and has been for several years. 

Vote Cheryl D. Dodman for Region 3 Director, and I will effect change!

I look forward to working for you!