Natasha Green
CLASS OF 2022
, AGE 36
Natasha’s passion for her Indigenous culture and traditions inspire everyone in her personal and professional circles.
She is on a journey to keep families together, and support children, parents and caregivers through genuine compassion, care, and empathy which she demonstrates with humility every day. Once you meet Natasha and see her in action, you will understand and admire her gentle tenacity to provide meaningful and sustainable support to Indigenous people in our region.
YMM: What keeps you in Fort McMurray? (What do you consider to be the best things about the community?)
NG: The connection to the land and the people. My grandfather was born in Chard in 1900. My relatives have been on these lands for generations.
YMM: In your opinion, in what areas does Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo need improvement?
NG: Downtown. When I was a child, we had more activities in our region than we do now. I love sharing stories about how the city used to be.
YMM: What does community mean to you?
NG: Community means to be feeling safe and cared for, having opportunities, coming together, building a strong foundation, to be proud of being a part of something great!
YMM: What is the best advice that you ever received?
NG: Don’t forget who you are and where you come from. Always be mindful and kind.
YMM: What is the worst advice that you ever received?
NG: Learn how to manipulate people into getting what you want.
YMM: What is the worst advice that you ever received?
NG: Learning how to manipulate people into getting what you want.
