Freda Ahenakew

Canadian author and academic (1932-2011)
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Freda Ahenakew

Summary

Freda Ahenakew is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation[2]. She was born on February 11, 1932[3]. She passed away in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102[4]. She died on April 8, 2011[5]. She worked as an anthropologist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], linguist[9], and university teacher[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Freda Ahenakew was born in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation[2].
  • Freda Ahenakew passed away in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102[4].
  • Freda Ahenakew was born on February 11, 1932[3].
  • Freda Ahenakew died on April 8, 2011[5].
  • Freda Ahenakew held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Freda Ahenakew is identified as part of the Cree ethnic group[13].
  • Freda Ahenakew's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Freda Ahenakew worked as a writer[7].
  • Freda Ahenakew worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Freda Ahenakew's professions included linguist[9].
  • Freda Ahenakew worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Among Freda Ahenakew's employers was University of Manitoba[14].
  • Among Freda Ahenakew's employers was Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute[15].
  • Among Freda Ahenakew's employers was University of Saskatchewan[16].
  • Among Freda Ahenakew's employers was University of Calgary[17].
  • Among Freda Ahenakew's employers was Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations[18].
  • Freda Ahenakew's education included a stint at University of Saskatchewan[19].
  • Freda Ahenakew was educated at University of Manitoba[20].
  • Freda Ahenakew was educated at secondary school[21].
  • Freda Ahenakew received the Member of the Order of Canada[22].
  • Freda Ahenakew received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit[23].
  • Freda Ahenakew received the honorary doctorate[24].
  • Freda Ahenakew received the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards[25].
  • Freda Ahenakew received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[26].
  • Freda Ahenakew is recorded as female[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation[2], Freda Ahenakew… she was born on February 11, 1932[3]. She is identified as part of the Cree ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at University of Saskatchewan[19], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in Saskatoon[31]; University of Manitoba[20], a university in Manitoba[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1877[34], headquartered in Winnipeg[35]; and secondary school[21], a type of educational institution[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], linguist[9], and university teacher[10]. Employers include University of Manitoba[14], a university in Manitoba[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1877[39], headquartered in Winnipeg[40]; Saskatchewan Indian Languages Institute[15], a research institute[41], in Canada[42]; University of Saskatchewan[16], a public research university[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1907[45], headquartered in Saskatoon[46]; University of Calgary[17], an autonomous university[47], in Canada[48], founded in 1966[49], headquartered in Calgary[50]; and Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations[18], an organization[51], founded in 1946[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of Canada[22], a grade of an order[53], in Canada[54]; Saskatchewan Order of Merit[23], a state order[55], in Canada[56], founded in 1985[57]; honorary doctorate[24], a title of honor[58]; National Aboriginal Achievement Awards[25], an award[59], in Canada[60]; and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[26], a medallion[61], in Canada[62], founded in 2002[63].

Death and Burial

Freda Ahenakew died on April 8, 2011[5]. She died in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[64].

Why It Matters

Freda Ahenakew ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Freda Ahenakew born?

Freda Ahenakew's place of birth was Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation[2].

Where did Freda Ahenakew die?

Freda Ahenakew died in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102[4].

What did Freda Ahenakew do for work?

Freda Ahenakew worked as anthropologist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], linguist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Freda Ahenakew go to school?

Freda Ahenakew was educated at University of Saskatchewan[19], University of Manitoba[20], and secondary school[21].

What awards did Freda Ahenakew receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[22], Saskatchewan Order of Merit[23], honorary doctorate[24], and National Aboriginal Achievement Awards[25].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Freda, Irene
    Family name Ahenakew
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    Country of citizenship Canada
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