This workshop will be lead by mother, daughter duo Kim Wheatley, and Alexandria Bipatnath.

Kim is an Anishinaabe (Ojibway) band member of Shawanaga First Nation Reserve located in the Georgian Bay region of Ontario. She is Turtle Clan who carries the spirit name “Shkoden Neegaan Waawaaskonen” which translates to "Head/Leader of the Fireflower” She is the Mother of 3 daughters and also a proud grandmother of 2 granddaughters & 1 grandson.. Kim is a multi-award winning cultural consultant who has represented Canada internationally and locally in diverse circles of engagements. She utilizes Traditional stories, songs and teachings to generate meaningful relationships based on mutual understandings & respect for the earth.

Alexandria is the founder of The Wholesome Conscious where she both educates and advocates on holistic health and wellness from an Indigenous perspective. She facilitates her various workshops on Indigenous knowledge through traditional teachings, culture, history, nourishing plant-based nutrition and physical activity. Alexandria entered the holistic community to re-connect and deepen her roots with the mind, body and spirit connection which coincide with Indigenous ways of healing. She also provides wholesome workshops on healthy eating, conscious living and Indigenous foods within her catering company. Alexandria caters events both within and outside the GTA at various events such as private gatherings, business meetings, conferences and Pow Wows!