Lisa Charleyboy facts for kids
Lisa Charleyboy is a First Nations (Tsilhqot’in) writer, storyteller, and editor. She is also a social entrepreneur, which means she starts businesses that help people. Lisa is the main editor of Urban Native Magazine. This magazine shares stories about popular culture from an Indigenous point of view.
Lisa often appears on radio and TV. She talks about her magazine and shares her thoughts on important issues for Indigenous people in Canada. She has said that she wants her magazine to show positive stories about Aboriginal people. Lisa has written about popular culture and politics. She was named one of Toronto’s top bloggers. In 2013, Huffington Post called her one of three young Indigenous leaders to watch.
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About Lisa Charleyboy
Lisa Charleyboy is from the Tsilhqot’in Nation. This is a First Nations group in British Columbia, Canada. She is known for her work in media and publishing. Her goal is to inspire young Indigenous people.
Her Education Journey
Lisa moved from Abbotsford, British Columbia to Toronto. She first studied Fashion Communication at Ryerson University. She loved magazines and wanted to be a fashion editor. This led her to switch to York University. There, she studied Professional Writing.
Lisa's Career Highlights
Lisa Charleyboy has had an exciting career. She has used her writing and editing skills to share important stories. She also helps support Indigenous professionals and artists.
Starting Urban Native Magazine
In 2007, Lisa started a blog called "Urban Native Girl." This blog shared stories about modern Indigenous life and popular culture. In 2013, she turned her blog into Urban Native Magazine. This magazine is for young Indigenous people, aged 15 to 35. It aims to inspire them with positive stories of success.
Writing Books and Hosting Shows
In 2014, Lisa released a book with Mary Beth Leatherdale. It was called "Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices." This book shared stories from many Indigenous voices. In 2015, Lisa hosted a summer show for CBC Radio One. It was called New Fire. This show featured interviews and documentaries.
Helping Indigenous Communities
Lisa has also helped many organizations. She was a board member for the Association for the Native Development of Visual and Performing Arts (ANDVPA). She also worked with Young Indigenous Professionals. Now, she is the Director of Communications for the Aboriginal Professionals of Canada (APAC). Lisa has given talks at important places like Harvard University. She also speaks to Indigenous women who are starting their own businesses. She is a regular writer and guest in the media.
