We are dedicated to fostering supportive, educational environments that celebrate the voices and values of Indigenous women and two-spirit individuals.
The Matriarch Movement is built on:
Unity & Innovation:
Championing sustainable practices with a spirit of empathy and intuition, we weave the fabric of our community and future, deeply rooted within culture.
Wisdom & Community:
Trust, reciprocity, and community-led wisdom guide our actions, nurturing relationships that reflect our ancestral teachings.
Inclusivity & Empowerment:
Dedicated to creating spaces where diverse voices are not only heard but honored, our approach is deeply intuitive, ensuring everyone feels connected and valued.
Leadership with Integrity:
Through empathetic leadership and community engagement, we encourage every individual to explore their potential, contributing to our collective legacy with accountability and courage.
meet the founder of the matriarch movement
Shayla Oulette Stonechild
Our Author
Shayla Oulette Stonechild is a proud Red River Mètis and Nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree woman) from Muscowpetung First Nation that was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
She has dedicated her life to empowering Indigenous youth and women to unlock their true potential. By sharing her own personal journey and shedding light on the painful reality of suicide within Indigenous communities, she strives to promote life and restore the essence of Nehiyaw values.
SUPERPOWER:
Empathetic advocacy
Founder, Podcast Host, Blog Contributor and Wellness Facilitator
Shayla
Oulette-Stonechild
Our Contributing Storytellers
Production Coordinator & Manager
Holliston Logan
Event Production Producer
Claudia Skunk
Co-Facilitator of Medicine Circles
Malina Dawn
Advisor, Partnerships + Special Projects
Connor Lyn
Audio Podcast Producer
Kattie Laur
Video Podcast Co-Producer
Nicole Robertson
Behind the Scenes and Headshot Photographer
Kikki Guerard
Matriarch Movement Podcast Videographer
Sara Cornthwaite
Seven Generation Wellness Videographer
Sean Smith
Photographer and Videographer
Denita Gladeau
Behind the Scenes and Headshot Photographer
Michelle Argentieri
Behind the Scenes and Headshot Photographer
Stephanie Neves
BSW, Red River Métis/Swamy Cree, Social Worker, Life/Acting Coach, Healing through the Arts Facilitator
Laurie Oulette
Red River Métis-Cree/Saulteaux, Founder of Lemon Cree
Theresa Ducharme
Red River Métis/Plains Cree, Social Worker and Cultural Arts Facilitator
Valina Cheyanne Phillion
Our Board of Directors
Honorary Board Members
Knowledge Carrier, Language Keeper, Medicine Wheel Facilitator, Nekaneet First Nation
Elder Angie Mosquito Bergan
Knowledge Carrier and Cultural Consultant, Siksika First Nation
Elder Allan Wolfleg
Knowledge Keeper & Cultural Consultant, Kainai First Nation
Elder Ross Crosschild
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Together, we can continue to create spaces where Indigenous voices are not only heard but celebrated and woven into the fabric of global awareness and understanding.
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By contributing to The Matriarch Movement, you help us provide vital resources for Indigenous led wellness workshops, community events, and educational programs that are designed to uplift BIPOC women, two-spirit individuals, and their allies.
