Ernestine Baldwin, traditional name is Nwaatin Kwe, Calm Water Woman

A member of Chippewas of Nawash Unceeded First Nation. Ernestine went back to school at the age of 50 to re-learn her language and to become a teacher to pass the language onto the next generation. Ernestine is a founding member of the Barrie Native Friendship Centre and is our valued Nookmis, Elder at Georgian College.