Harvesting Wisdom from a Métis Woman

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories presents Otakwan Acahkos Iskwiw (Evening Star Woman), a grounded, powerful, traditional Métisse from the Métis Nation (Otipemisiwak) of St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Otakwan's main family lines are Boucher, Bremner, L'Ésperence, Guernon, Taylor, Hogue, and Prince. Hear how she weaves in her lived experience and inner wisdom of being a cycle breaker, learning self-love, protecting sacred sites, telling our narratives, and so much more.  Before moving south of the medicine line, Otakwan focused her education and career with the Ministry of Environment, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and IPAC Engineering Firm. Now, she spends time homeschooling her son, volunteering for the community, out on the land in ceremonies, educating on the importance of Native stewardship for sacred sites, and traveling for shoots and events with Shane Balkowitsch, Jonathan Yazzie, Jillian Waterman, and many more. Join our conversation and hear how rich and in-depth Otakwan dives into how our learnings are infinite, forever, and unending. Please follow and share our podcast with your ecosystem. We are on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon podcast and other platforms.  #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast