DIANE ROUSSIN
Area of Expertise: Activism
"It is imperative that we think outside the box, as social innovation urges us to do, and we need to think inside the circle as Indigenous wisdom invites us to."
Diane Roussin is a member of the Skownan First Nation and passionate advocate for pimadaziwin (the good life) for all families and children. She's a well regarded leader in Winnipeg's inner city having lead many projects and organizations including as Executive Director of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Co-Director of Community Education Development Association, and Coordinator of The Winnipeg Foundation’s Centennial Neighbourhood Project. Diane's latest initiative, the Winnipeg Boldness Project, seeks to empower the Point Douglas community and improve the lives of the children and families living there.