Island woman takes on prestigious job

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A Manitoulin Island woman has been asked to serve on the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board. Dawn Madahbee, a member of the Ojibways of Sucker Creek First Nation, was recently appointed to the prestigious post by Minister Allan Rock.

Madahbee, currently the manager of the Waubetek Business Development Commission on Birch Island, indicated she is looking forward to working in this high profile organization.

"The board will be implementing programs and policies to the federal government to provide economic development to First Nations people," she said. "Up to 20 members have been appointed to the board, a mix of Aboriginal and business people from the mainstream in Canada, such as banks and industries."

"Having worked in Aboriginal development in northeastern Ontario for the past 14 years, I will be able to have a voice at the national level, and on Aboriginal concerns. By participating on this national board, I will be able to have an influence on the local level," she said.