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Come Back to K'ool
First Nations K'ool Gyet (One People), "Power of Purpose Inspirit" Workshops, Speakers' Bureau, Entertainment, Medicine Wheel, Drumming Circles
"Power of Purpose Lies in the fact that is Okay to live Fearlessly"
MEET THE TEAM
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How we travel our earth walks can often be explored in unique and practical ways through time-honoured First Nations Medicine Wheel teachings. Our programmes bring people from different cultural, social and economic backgrounds together in a spirit of Hanta Ho (Clearing the Way). Our presentations are informative, inspiring, relaxing and often hilarious.
MEDICINE WHEEL: The Power
of Purpose. The Original Social and Business Media for Positive
Interaction!
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For over thirty years, I've been counselling and coaching corporate executives, managers,
staff, students, educators and clients. I've developed a
unique approach based on my Indigenous medicine wheel
teachings and many years as a senior manager in a
multi-cultural organization. It is an opportunity for
all members of a group or organization to be integrated into a
positive, circular chain of understanding.
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COMMENTS FROM THUNDERBIRD
The Covenant and Power of the Matriarchy Lies in Our Humanity & Resonant Connection to the Earth
I
was given the name Thunderbird for a reason (yes, it really is my last
name!) Thunderbird is a
communicator and protector unafraid to bring changes to the world and to
speak the truth when something needs to be said. It took years for me to
grow into my name and find the courage to step away from the comfort of
my western job and return to my Indigenous roots.
It was time to tell
the truth about Turtle Island's First Nations people from a Native
perspective, and engage all cultures in a spirit of Hanta Ho
(clearing the way), and, in so doing, putting a fractured world back
together.
Spiritual and emotional wellness crosses
ALL
cultural,
social, and
professional boundaries, The responsibility of
ALL
humanity is to
live lives of deep meaning, seeking always to be mindful and in
service to others through a synchronization of energy, unity and
common purpose.
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--An internationally celebrated First Nations Speaker, Artist/Educator. A captivating post-secondary lecturer. --Over thirty years as a skilled, knowledgeable, workshop facilitator/counsellor. "She is a voice of clarity in a cluttered world. --Principal performer and Artistic Director in all Teya Peya productions. --Professional Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist. --Playwright, Published Author. --First Nations Elder. --Former Senior Director of a large, unionized, culturally-diverse post-secondary workforce. --A staunch supporter of Women's Leadership roles (Business, Social and Political Forums). --Extensive experience working with children, youth, at risk and incarcerated youth. --Masters and Honours Degrees in Political Science, Fine Arts and Humanities. --Main areas of interest: Women and Leadership, Youth, Justice & Indigenous Rights, Indigenous Culture/Spirituality, History. Inspirit programming. --These aren't her words. "She's absolutely hilarious, we mean rolling in the aisles, hysterical -- no audience member is safe when she's in the house!" --CV below.
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--Principal performer and Thunderbird's Creative Performance partner. --Assistant Workshop Facilitator. --Recording Artist, Songwriter. --Co-producer of all Teya Peya's recordings. --First rate Musician and one of Canada'a premier female bass players. --Founding member of the iconic Canadian band, Spoons. --Gold records and Juno nominations to the Spoons' credit. --A staunch support of Women's leadership roles (business, social and political forums). --Proudly "Second" nations. --Her gentle humour balances Thunderbird. --Name "Women of the Year" for the City of Guelph, ON.
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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
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The
beauty and wisdom of the Medicine Wheel, when combined with vocals
and drum rhythms, bridges the cultural divide in positive ways by
rising our awareness of right action through Hope and Contemplation,
fuelled by Inspiration and Imagination. By choosing to live
honourable in the world, we counteract racism with teamwork,
jealousy with self-respective, general bias with acceptance, greed
with fulfillment.
--Promoting human
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CORPORATE EVENTS
Teya Peya emphasizes that team building is essential in helping
organizations develop their workforces and ensure they recognize the
strengths of the people they work with on a day-to-day basis.
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Dynamic
Team-Building Events |
SOME NICE THINGS HAVE BEEN SAID
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"What a pleasure it was meeting you during your FAME visit! You are such a wonderful, wise and beautiful woman and I truly enjoyed learning from you! You are a fascinating storyteller that just leaves you wanting to hear more." (T Irmscher, Foundation of Music and Arts Education, Fort Wayne, Indiana)
"Thank you so much for the performance at our
Canadian Symposium for Arts and Learning this week. The audience was
just wowed by your performance, and we so appreciate it!"
"I would like to thank for you an outstanding
luncheon keynote presentation at the Human Resources Conference....You engaged the hearts
and minds of our delegates and opened them to embracing
change and connectedness on a meaningful level." |
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"Shannon's workshop gave employees a sense of value and safety. Her years of experience have given her profound insight into the world of work and the human coping factor (or lack of) in a fast paced world. Using her traditional Native teachings and extraordinary communication skills she offered very inspiring messages and in such a relevant and entertaining way!" (B. J. L., Motorola Canada, Toronto) |
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"Thank
you for agreeing to be a speaker at Wilfrid Laurier's first
Aboriginal Awareness Conference. Your voice is strong and
reaches many. Your participation and support means so much." |
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"I would
like to extend our appreciation and thank you for your time as the
"in-residence" Elder. Your wonderful teachings, one on one
appointments, the open teachings, and the workshop forum has not
gone without notice. Your time and effort has been greatly
appreciated. We certainly look forward to having you back." |
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"Your sense of the spiritual and regard for
our Ancestors was particularly moving. The young people I talked
with following your presentation were very appreciative. They will
benefit much for your message as they go on to further life
experiences." |
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"Shannon
kept the audience mesmerized with her stories and the emotional
power of her singing voice. It was an enthralling evening."
"Your expertise and passion influences our teachers and reaches our students, ultimately. Thanks again." (K. Makon, Aboriginal Education Summer Academy, Ontario Teacher's Federation)
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SOME PREVIOUS EVENTS
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SWEET THUNDER MEDICINE WHEEL WORKSHOPS
--Gathering of Faculty, Northern, College, Timmins, ON --Gathering of People from all walks of life, --Dodem Kanon'sha, Indian and Northern Affairs, Toronto, ON --“In Honour of Women”, Delta Kappa Gamma Conference, Oakville, ON --“Wisdom of the Ages: Medicine Wheel & the Art of Storytelling”, Fanshawe College Annual Conference, London, ON --“Lifting the Spirits” Interactive Workshop with Staff/Management, Lambton College, Sarnia, ON --Canada Employment & Immigration Union of Ontario Regional Conference, Niagara Fall, ON --"From Kalavala to Rap", Annual Conference of Theatre Arts, Sunne Sweden --Brock University students and employees; Motorola Canada Workshop for employees; Northwest Network for Youth Conference, Seattle, WA --Wisdom of the Ages Drumming: Resorts Ontario Annual Conference --"Wisdom of the Ages: Introduction to North America's Indigenous People", CODE Conference (Ontario Drama Educators), Toronto, ON
West Wind & the Woodland
Sisters
--Conference for Ontario Community College Staff, Kempenfelt Centre, Barrie, ON --Canada Employment & Immigration Union of Ontario Conference, Niagara Falls, ON Aboriginal Awareness Conference, University of Guelph.
Wisdom of the Ages Teachings and Keynote Speeches
--Conference Board of Canada --"Seven Steps to the Colonization of First Nations People", Canada Employment * Immigration Union of Ontario Conference, Niagara Falls, ON --"Walking the Good Red Road in an Alabaster World", Accountability, Governance-Empowered nations, Aboriginal Employees Network Conference, Regina, SK --"Wisdom of the Ages" Cultural Bridging, University of Windsor, ON, Wilfrid Laurier University --Equity Network Conference, University of Windsor, ON --"Wisdom of the Ages: Art of Indigenous Storytelling", IDEA Conference (International Drama Educators Association), Ottawa, ON
Academic Workshops and Lectures
--"Seven Steps to the Colonization of North America's First Nation's People", Ryerson university (Sociology). --Is it Justice or is it Law?" Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON, Police Foundations, Durham, Seneca Colleges. --"Race and Diversity in Higher Education; Finding Strength in Difference." 2008 National CAPDHHE-QUEEEN Conference, Hosted by: Carleton University, Ottawa. --"From "Houses to Monsters": The Naming Practices of the Coast Tsimshian First Nation", 23rd Annual Congress of Onomastic Sciences, York University. --"Wisdom of the Ages: Introduction to North America's Indigenous People", University of Marburg, Germany; 4th year History, York University, Brock University, Ontario Elementary Teacher's Federation; Upper Thames Elementary Teacher's Board of Education. |
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