Cora-Lee Fedoruk - The Matriarch
Meet Cora-Lee from The Matriarch, An Indigenous Licensed Heal Your Life-Life Coach, Licensed Heal Your Life-Teacher & Traditional Family Parenting-Facilitator
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.
Verum Law - Alexa Lowe
Alexa has worked in the legal industry for 14+ years (yes, she did start when she was 17!). Originally starting as a receptionist, turned legal assistant, and then office manager, she eventually made the jump to law school.
Alexa has worked in the legal industry for 14+ years (yes, she did start when she was 17!). Originally starting as a receptionist, turned legal assistant, and then office manager, she eventually made the jump to law school. She now owns her own law firm and provides legal services to other business owners. Whether you are determining if you need to incorporate, need assistance with your service contracts, or anything else related to running your business efficiently, Alexa enjoys connecting with others who are passionate about what they do and are working to build something of their own.
Alexa Lowe
(825) 535 3702
Edmonton, Alberta
Amy Jackson - Nativelovenotes
I've always loved digital design and typography. I feel like a huge part of a message can be conveyed with the right font, colour pallet and phonetically spelled words and phrases.
Meet Amy Jackson from Nativelovenotes, her art is beyond amazing and we can’t wait for you to learn more.
- Denisse Peters, “Their Story” Creator & YBB Team
Let’s get right to it!
Amy Jackson is From the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, guest on Treaty 1 Territory & this is her story.
Name of your business, and how long you’ve had it for.
Nativelovenotes is less than a year old! We are an Ecommerce business based out of Treaty 1 aka Winnipeg.
What do you make, and how did you learn to do that art form?
I've always loved digital design and typography. I feel like a huge part of a message can be conveyed with the right font, colour pallet and phonetically spelled words and phrases. Nativelovenotes is super unique in the way we've been able to base our brand on Indigenous humour and successfully captures the cultural nuances of rez life. Other creators who inspire me are the rez lifestyle, de colonial clothing, mobilize, smudge the blades and other indigenous apparel brands!
What is your favourite item/piece you’ve made so far?
The bannock bum shorts! they make me laugh every single time.
What is something people think of when they think of your treaty territory?
I jokingly and affectionately call Winnipeg- Winnipeg First Nation. To many, it feels like home because there are so many amazing Indigenous people here!
What is something you wish people knew about your land?
We are rich in culture, hospitality, innovation and ripe with hilarious people!
What are some future goals you have for your business?
We’re excited to veer into printing our stickers at the quality that is difficult to find in Canada. Hopefully we can also offer premium print services to other artists at reasonable rates!
Where can people follow you/support you/buy from you?
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK
TikTok & Twitter @nativelovenotes9
How do you say “hello” and “goodbye” in your language?
Tansi tawaw! / Kinanaskomitin, or Ekosani
Thank you Amy 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.