About Us & Our History

Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment began with a group of women who were committed to creating positive change through women as change leaders. One aspect of creating change was through economic empowerment.

In 2018, Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society got approval by Status of Women Canada for this project. We aim to give voice to what economic prosperity really means to Blackfoot women.

The project began the coming together of various women leaders, Blackfoot & non-Blackfoot, to create sustainable change in the community and also further define what prosperity looks like for Indigenous people.

The project addresses the Economic Security & Prosperity of Indigenous Women spanning over 3 years (2018-2021). The Indigenous Women’s Council started small and has gradually grew in number. Each lady involved in the Indigenous Women’s Council, Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment, and larger project is a champion in the larger community.

They serve in leadership roles formally and informally also contribute to the betterment of Blackfoot people. The Council members wanted to empower women because often when you can empower the women you empower the entire community. The IWC, housed out of Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society, created an ally ship and space for grassroots women.

Reaching grassroots women was really the key to this project igniting dialogue and creating change. The website offers a venue for viewers to learn more about Blackfoot culture, role models, economic development, and an online store.