#91 Shayla Oulette Stonechild: Matriarch Movement
In this episode of the Women in Media podcast, host Sarah Burke interviews Shayla Ouellette Stonechild, founder of Matriarch Movement. They discuss the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices, Shayla's journey of healing and wellness, and the impact of personal loss on her mission to support Indigenous youth. She also shares some thoughts on mindfulness and her daily practices that foster spiritual connection. They also touch on the significance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, resources for learning about Indigenous issues, and Shayla's aspirations for future collaborations and initiatives.
On Matriarch Movement, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild sets out to amplify Indigenous voices from Canada to Turtle Island and beyond. In her interviews, she highlights issues that Indigenous people face while challenging the mainstream narrative surrounding Indigenous identity. By showcasing Indigenous role models with a focus on our matriarchs and two spirit voices, language revitalization, sustainability, and reclamation, Shayla’s mission is to inspire the next seven generations.
Find out more about Shayla Oulette Stonechild: https://matriarchmovement.ca/
Shayla's Recommendations:
https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/21-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-the-indian-act
https://www.ictinc.ca/books/indigenous-relations
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/148-missing-murdered-finding-cleo
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36626827-sacred-instructions
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