#20. Jacqueline Cardinal: Stories of hope from an indigenous entrepreneur.

#20. Jacqueline Cardinal is a gifted young (28) indigenous woman. Jacqueline was recently named as one of the top people under 40, along with her brother Hunter Cardinal (24), by Avenue Magazine. Jacqueline is a serial entrepreneur. She is the co-owner and Managing Director of Naheyawin, and indigenous owned and operated consulting firm that creates and searches for tools to assist indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in their effort to reclaim the spirit of the Treaties and to build a new relationship (a new story) for a better and more vibrant future for Canada.  She spoke with me today (01.21.2019) in Edmonton about what gives her hope and about her journey and challenges as an indigenous entrepreneurial woman.  She and her brother Hunter have produced a new play called Lake of the Strangers. Lake of the Strangers was Inspired by ancient Nehiyaw mythology; the story follows two brothers in their last summer adventure, through forests, rivers, and not knowing. Lake of the Strangers is a journey of two brothers finding each other and themselves. Lake of the Strangers is playing at the  ATB Financial  Arts Barn (Backstage Theatre) until February 2, 2019.