Dana Connolly

Dana Connolly is a proud Anishinaabekwe, a mother of two, and a member of Peguis First Nation with ancestral ties to Swan Lake First Nation and the Red River Métis. Raised in the inner-city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her personal experiences growing up in poverty shaped her passion for harm reduction and Indigenous nation-building. For over 15 years, Dana has been serving community at an Indigenous-led organization focusing on community-led initiatives that protect and advocate for Indigenous families and women and girls. Dana is also the founder of Mashkiki Garden Creations, an Indigenous family business specializing in all-natural skincare products infused with care and respect.