Dr. Elder Odelle Pike

Odelle Pike grew up in a strong Mi’kmaq family in St. George’s, NL. For over 25 years
she owned a successful business while dedicating herself to community service,
earning national recognition such as the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, the
Governor General’s Sovereign Award for Indigenous Leadership, the Ulnooweg Lifetime
Achievement Award, NLOWE Visionary Award, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from
Memorial University.
Since retiring, Odelle has focused on cultural revitalization and supporting Indigenous
men, women, youth, and families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
and Residential Schools. She is President of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s
Network, founder of the Bay St. George Cultural Circle, presently known as the People
of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre, sits on many national and international
boards and is a respected Elder, teacher, mentor, and advocate for rebuilding Mi’kmaq
communities.
Odelle continues to share her wisdom, traditional teachings, and leadership
abilities through her dedication to partnerships with government agencies and
industry, work with the various organizations that she is connected to and
lending her support to the many initiatives that she is invited to contribute her
time and expertise.