In this episode, Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Vina Brown, an entrepreneur and artist known as Copper Canoe Woman. Vina shares her journey of healing through art and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of her name and cultural heritage.
Throughout the conversation, Vina reflects on the impact of trauma and the importance of cultural humility. She speaks openly about the role of art in healing and how creativity has been a powerful tool in her personal and professional life.
Vina also highlights her Generational Love collection, which is deeply inspired by her matriarchs and the wisdom passed down through generations. This collection represents love, resilience, and honoring ancestral roots.
In addition to her artistic work, Vina discusses her nonprofit organization, Rooted Resiliency, which focuses on community wellness. Through this initiative, she works to support healing, connection, and empowerment within the community.
Vina stresses the need for grace and self-acceptance, and the power of transforming pain into empowerment. She encourages listeners to support her work through her social media platforms and community initiatives.
Find Out More
- https://www.coppercanoewoman.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/coppercanoewoman/?hl=en
- https://www.rootedresiliency.com/
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I'm Shayla, Founder, Advocate, and Champion of the Matriarch Movement—a non-profit online platform, podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous women and two-spirit individuals. Kahkiyaw niwâhkômâkanak, all my relations.
