Janet Cochrane CM, (née Williams; March 1, 1912 – December 6, 1994) was a Canadian community organiser and First Nations activist, who lived and worked her whole life in Manitoba.
Her family's original name was Papaniakus when they lived in Norway House, Manitoba, but they had it legally changed to Williams upon settling in Canada.
Cochrane and Clements assisted First Nation and Métis people who were moving into urban areas to adjust to city life.
Cochrane was an organizer for the movement, and volunteered at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre in a variety of roles for over 35 years, declining offers to be paid for her work.
A second phase of the project had the aim of establishing on-site healthcare services for the resident First Nation Elders, but has never been implemented.
She was a long-time member of the Native Women's Association of Canada and was the President of the Indian and Métis Senior Citizen's Group of Winnipeg.