In this latest episode of Mino Bimaadiziwin, host Carol Hopkins is joined by Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, founder of Gathering Our Bundles. They delve into the important topic of how to decolonize leadership in organizations and life. Theresa shares her perspective on understanding and dismantling colonial practices, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, cultural identity, and leading with love. She recounts her personal healing journey as a Sixties scoop thriver, her experiences growing up, and how connecting with her Blackfoot roots has influenced her leadership style. Theresa also discusses the significance of integrating indigenous values and ceremony into leadership and the challenges of navigating and transforming mainstream organizational structures. Her insights offer a profound and heartfelt reflection on leadership, cultural safety, and the power of community and relationships.

Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings is the founder of Gathering Our Bundles, a leadership and healing platform rooted in love, truth, and cultural safety. A survivor of the Sixties scoop, Theresa specializes in trauma-informed care, decolonizing leadership, and system navigation for Indigenous communities. She is a Blackfoot First Nations woman from the Blood Tribe in Treaty 7 Territory in Standoff, Alberta. Her work is grounded in Blackfoot values and teachings.

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Mino Bimaadiziwin is produced by David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca  ​

Additional Production by Graham McGuffin and Clare McGuffin.