JAMIESON , Mary E. Jamieson

Mary E. Jamieson, aged 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 20, 2025. Mary was born on January 25, 1951, to parents the late Robert L. Jamieson and Phyllis Lickers in Niagara Falls, New York. She is survived by her daughter Erica and her beloved grandchildren Layne, Hayden and Dylan. Dear sister to Ron (Rebecca), Roberta (Tom), Keith (Cathy), Mark (Linda), Constance, Kathleen, Dave (Barb), aunt, cousin and friend to so many. Mary will be remembered as a gifted writer, for her adventurous spirit, keen wit, rich sense of humor, and her devotion to family. Her many escapades are legendary.

Mary was raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve and studied journalism at Centennial College in Toronto. She later moved to Ottawa and began a career in the public service with INAC as the editor of Tawow magazine, a First Nations arts and culture publication. She also worked at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and later worked at the Ontario provincial Native Affairs Secretariat. In the early 1980s she began a consulting career and founded Native Management Services serving many clients at the local, regional and national levels including Native Women’s Association of Canada, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Two-Spirited People of the First Nations, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers, and federal and provincial governments. She also served as Vice-Chair of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board and as a member of the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management and Disposal Concept Environmental Assessment Panel. At home, she is well-remembered for her role as director at the Six Nations Pageant, as Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Center and for her work to establish the first daycare center in the community.

In accordance with Mary’s wishes, a private family gathering to celebrate her life will be held following cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Living Six Nations “Ronatahskats”. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.comCommemorative books and memorabilia

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at R.H. Banderson Funeral Homes.