Barbara Nepinak, a member of Pine Creek First Nation is retired after serving 35 years of federal public service. Barbara is active in the Urban and surrounding areas serving on Advisory Councils and Boards as Elder and Cultural Advisor. 

Presently, Barbara serves on the Standing Indigenous Advisory Council to the Canadian Human Rights Museum, Board member of The Forks Foundation Board and National Board member for the Cultural Human Resources Council in Ottawa as well as providing Elder teachings in the 7 Oaks School division. 

Barbara has also received recognition awards such as the Recipient of the Keeping the Fires Burning through Ka ni Kanichuik which is an acknowledgement of being a Traditional Knowledge and Wisdom Keeper. She was twice recognized with the Citizenship Award by previous Mayors. Barbara is also an interpreter/translator for CanTalk a national organization that provides language services. Barbara is on the Board of Directors of Graffiti Gallery and Age & Opportunity Centre. Clarence and Barbara were also Spiritual /Cultural Advisors for Staff for APTN - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. They are also Elders for the First Peoples Investment Inc. which provide training and developments opportunities for First Nations and Metis organizations. Both have been recognized with the Order of Manitoba July 2019 Both Barb & Clarence have been recognized as Traditional Wisdom Keepers by the Circle of Educators of Manitoba. Both received the Queens Golden Jubilee Awards. Both have been appointed to a National Board for Climate Change initiatives with federal government and First Nation Representatives based in Ottawa. Both were members for the National Elders Gathering hosted by Peguis First Nation.