Meet Cora-Lee from The Matriarch, An Indigenous Licensed Heal Your Life-Life Coach, Licensed Heal Your Life-Teacher & Traditional Family Parenting-Facilitator
- Denisse Peters, “Their Story” Creator & YBB Team
Cora-Lee is from Little Saskatchewan First Nation, Treaty 2 & this is her story.
Inspired Iskwew Designs, photograph by Nineteen87 Photography
Name of your business, and how long you’ve had it for?
The Matriarch. I registered the Matriarch in November 2020.
What do you make, and how did you learn to do that art form?
I am certified, licensed and insured Heal Your Life® Life Coach as well as a workshop Teacher. I also have my Train the Trainer Traditional Family Parenting from Janet Fox.4.
What is your favourite Project so far?
I have been putting on 5 Week Workshops since August of 2021. I really enjoy all the different groups that I have had the opportunity to hold space for. We meet on Zoom for 2 hours per week.
What is something people think of when they think of your treaty territory?
Treaty 2 was signed Manitoba House (Kinosota), Manitoba in August of 1871. Consists of 9 different First Nations, 2 of them are located in Saskatchewan. Current Grand Chief is Chief Cornell McLean, who is also the Chief of Lake Manitoba First Nation. Treaty Territory covers land from Riding Mountain to Berens River. Includes The first Nations of Dauphin River First Nation, Ebb and Flow First Nation, Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, Lake Manitoba First Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation, Little Saskatchewan First Nation, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, Pinaymootang First Nation and Skownan First Nation.
What is something you wish people knew about your land?
We were fishing, trapping and hunting communities. Hunting Moose and fishing for White Fish, Walleye or Pickerel. Hunting, fishing and trapping were not only a way of feeding our bodies and families but also a way to connect with each other as well as Creator and our Ancestors. The Government is trying to take away our Treaty Rights by trying to take away our rights to hunt, trap and fish. You can also check out a documentary called 'Forced Evacuation of Little Saskatchewan Elders' on Youtube.
What are some future goals you have for your business?
Inspired Iskwew Coaching, photograph by Nipin Sharphead
To travel around to different communities, helping and holding space people. I want to help people to help themselves. To have the opportunity to hold space for love and healing.
Where can people follow you/support you/buy from you?
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK
How do you say “hello” and “goodbye” in your language?
Hello is aaniin. There is no goodbye in Saulteaux, we say, see you later, kiiggawaabaaminapii
Thank you Cora-Lee for sharing your story with our community!
Their Story: In 2022, this blog series is highlighting Indigenous businesses from all Treaty Lands and Unceded Territories across Canada! Our goal is to uplift fellow creators & business owners; and create space for all.
