Bill Detail

This bill, known as the National Thanadelthur Day Act, proposes to designate February 5th of each year as National Thanadelthur Day across Canada. Thanadelthur was a young Denesuline woman in the early 1700s who played a vital role as an interpreter, ambassador, and negotiator for the Hudson's Bay Company. Her efforts were instrumental in brokering peace between the Denesuline and Cree peoples, facilitating trade, and promoting harmonious relations, all while navigating significant personal challenges. Her story highlights the bravery, determination, and often overlooked contributions of Indigenous women in early Canadian history and the fur trade era.