Hinauri Nehua-Jackson | Canada | Walking Between Cultural Transformation, Tradition & Innovation
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Award Winning Diversity & Inclusion Advocate | Youth Support Worker
Public or Motivational Speaker | Fashion Model & Coach | Founder
Indigenous Rights, Urban Indigenous Rights, Truth & Reconciliation Advocate
Hinauri Nehua-Jackson is a force of cultural transformation—walking between tradition and innovation, weaving Indigenous stories into the seams of everything she touches, and inspiring a new generation to rise with pride, purpose, and power. Of Māori and Korean descent, and proudly raised in Indigenous culture, Hinauri’s journey is rooted in deep ancestral values and driven by a global vision. Her path is anything but conventional. It’s bold, vibrant, and fiercely intentional—blending fashion, diplomacy, youth empowerment, and advocacy into one seamless tapestry of impact. She is a fashion model coach, youth support worker, motivational speaker, and the current reigning Miss Queen Alberta, proudly representing Treaty 6 Territory in Alberta, Canada. Whether she’s walking the runway, mentoring youth, or commanding a stage, Hinauri brings grace, confidence, and purpose to every space she enters.
In 2024, she was honored with the Youth Catalyst Award, not just for what she does—but for how she does it: with grit, compassion, and a relentless drive to uplift Indigenous and marginalized communities. Through every platform she creates and every conversation she sparks, Hinauri proves that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about transformation. A multi-award-winning advocate for truth and reconciliation, Hinauri is dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth, fostering diversity and inclusion, and using her voice to inspire change on both national and global stages. Her commitment to these values isn’t performative—it’s personal, lived, and breathed through every project she leads. Her creative soul came alive in 2018 when she founded Nehua Designs, a fashion brand that beautifully fuses Māori and Cree aesthetics into wearable art. What began as a family initiative quickly turned into a celebration of culture and identity, with Hinauri showcasing her designs across the country while delivering powerful performances rooted in story and ceremony.
As a Youth Support Worker at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre, she helped increase youth participation by over 120%, creating inclusive and culturally safe spaces through art, programs, and recreation. She’s been that consistent, trusted presence for youth who need someone to believe in them—and she’s turned that care into action, impact, and community. In 2024, she launched Truth With Action, a digital platform bringing the 94 Calls to Action from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission into everyday life. With a logo symbolizing welcome from every direction, gender, and culture, the initiative sparks accessible, transformative conversations around justice, healing, and real allyship.
Internationally, Hinauri co-founded the Global Indigenous Dialogue & Council (GID/C), in partnership with Initiatives of Change Canada, hosting global virtual gatherings to unite Indigenous youth leaders and elders across borders. These sacred circles of learning, listening, and action are shaping a future where Indigenous voices are not just heard—but centered.
Her runway presence is matched only by her heart for mentorship. With Toronto Kids Fashion Week, the QBOW Conference, and beyond, she trains aspiring models in both skill and spirit—teaching them how to walk tall, embrace their uniqueness, and express their stories through style.
Academically, she’s as driven as she is passionate. Hinauri holds credentials in National Diplomacy and Social Justice from the Canadian Centre for Cultural Diplomacy, Global Diplomacy from the University of London, and has studied Indigenous Canada at the University of Alberta. She’s also a certified First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse—equipping her to lead with both advocacy and empathy.
From Edmonton to international stages, from grassroots to global, Hinauri’s impact is unmistakable. She’s not just showing up—she’s standing tall, speaking truth, and creating space for others to do the same. She is not just building platforms—she’s building bridges. She’s not just creating art—she’s creating awareness. And she’s not waiting for change—she’s walking in it, leading it, and lighting the way for others to follow.
And this is only the beginning of her journey.
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