title: Madeleine Dion Stout
text: # Madeleine Dion Stout
  
  Madeleine (Kétéskwew) Dion Stout CM is a Cree author, speaker, and health care professional. She was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2015.
  
  ## Personal life and education
  
  Madeleine Dion Stout was born on Kehewin First Nation, Alberta. She graduated as a registered nurse from the Edmonton General Hospital in 1968. Dion Stout later went on to continue her education at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1982. Dion Stout was one of the first Indigenous women to graduate from a university level nursing program. In 1993 Dion Stout received a master's degree in international affairs from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.
  
  Dion Stout is currently a resident of Tsawassen First Nation.
  
  ## Career
  
  After becoming a registered nurse Dion Stout worked at Health and Welfare Canada the Edmonton General Hospital, and as a public health nurse on Peigan First Nation. After receiving her nursing degree Dion Stout gained employment with the Alberta Indian Health Care Commission. In 1983 she began working as a special advisor to the federal minister of Health and Welfare. In 1985 she was appointed as the director of the Indian and Inuit Health Careers Program. Dion Stout is a former Canadian Studies professor at Carleton University and served as the founding director of Carleton's Centre for Aboriginal Education, Research and Culture (1989 - 1993).
  
  Madeline has held numerous appointments on professional committees and associations including: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health board member; Well Living House at St. Michael's Hospital Counsel of Grandparents; president of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada; member of the National Forum on Health; British Columbia First Nations Health Authority Board member; Vice-Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada board of directors.
  
  Dion Stout is currently self-employed as the president of Dion Stout Reflections Inc. and currently speaks throughout North America and Europe on topics relating to Indigenous health, reconciliation, and healing.
  
  