Margaret Waterchief

Margaret Waterchief (born 1932; died 19 July 2020) was an Anglican priest and a Blackfoot elder. She was known for her advocacy towards supporting underpriviledged and vulnerable people across society, with her working for several years with the Calgary Urban Projects Society. She also served as a member of the Siksika Band Council for 16 years, starting from 1967 when she was first elected until 1983. Quotes about Margaret Waterchief "For many of us, Margaret was the face of the new Indigenous church we are living into: great kindness and compassion for all people, a willingness to embrace a new future, and a loving connection to the past." (Mark MacDonald) "She wanted to listen to the people who were struggling in whatever way it was, and help them in that way, and give with whatever they’re really struggling with." (Lorraine Melchior) taken from her obituary, posted in the Anglican Journal "I believe she gave people confidence that the Indigenous church had substance -- intelligence, theological grounding and fair-minded, strong love towards all peoples and creatures." taken from her obituary, posted in the Anglican Church of Canada External links