Elder Charlotte Nolin (she/her) is a 73-year-old Tastawiniyew Otipemisiwak (Two-Spirit Métis) with Ojibway and Cree background. She has devoted her life to teaching younger people in regards to being Two-Spirit, Trans, and Indigenous. A survivor of the Sixties Scoop, she walks with first-hand knowledge of the trauma that Indigenous peoples continue to overcome today.  After training as a Community Social Service Worker in 1990, Elder Charlotte worked for 30 years helping families, youth, and children in the areas of child and family services and the housing industry.

Retiring from the child and family services work in September 2020, Elder Charlotte continues to be busy with many projects and continues to share her knowledge and teachings with communities across Turtle Island and beyond. Her accomplishments include “Spirit of the Earth Award” presented to her by Manitoba Hydro and the 2014 “Keeping the Fires Burning Award” award, presented by Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. for dedication to her people.