Inspirational aboriginal women share their stories

In the run upto National Aboriginal Day on Sunday June 21,CBC Vancouver held a panel event highlighting the challenges faced by ultimately successful aboriginal women in B.C.

At the CBC Vancouver Inspiration Series: Dream Makers, four panelists shared their stories of the obstacles they faced as aboriginalwomen on their path to living their dreams,and outlined where they turned for inspiration to overcome these barriers.

• CBC Vancouver Inspiration Series highlights aboriginal women leaders

Moderated by CBC's Duncan McCue and hosted by Lisa Charleyboy, the four featuredpanelists included:

• Melanie Mark, a community advocate
• Dr.GwenPoint, the Chancellor of the Universityof theFraserValley.
• LaurieSterritt, the director of Aboriginal Employment, Education and Procurement at B.C. Hydro
• Dorothy Grant, an acclaimed artist and fashion designer

The women shared messages of inspiration with aboriginal women who attended from across the Lower Mainland.Here are some of the event's highlights.

To watch the full video of the event click or tap onCBC Vancouver Inspiration Series highlights aboriginal womenleaders