Braiding Stories To Live By
Our Story
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Trudy Cardinal and her daughter Kyla Cardinal, Braiding Stories to Live By grew from a vision of bringing young Indigenous women together with women across generations to share knowledge, learn from one another, and nurture their whole beings. Rooted in Indigenous women's wisdom, the project creates opportunities to explore the relationships between the stories we inherit, the experiences that shape us, and the stories we want to create for ourselves. Through gatherings that weave together cultural teachings and contemporary wellness practices, participants are invited to connect with their minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions. At the heart of this work is a belief that our stories are always unfolding, shaped by those who came before us, the relationships we nurture today, and the futures we imagine together.
"The idea behind Braiding Stories to Live By is that the stories we are told or experience shape our identity and how we live in the world. I was really interested in creating a space where young Indigenous women can come together with women from multiple generations to create this beautiful circle of intergenerational knowledge. So how do we honour that deep wisdom from our ancestors and our culture, and who we are in this moment, to create a vision of who we want to be in the future?"
— Dr. Trudy Cardinal
Get Involved
Interested in bringing Braiding Stories to Live By to your school or community? We welcome opportunities to collaborate on an in-person or virtual gathering that reflects your community's unique interests, teachings, and needs. Reach out to start a conversation about what we might create together!
Participation in Braiding Stories to Live By is free, made possible through the generosity of our donors and our collaboration with the University of Alberta. Their support helps us create opportunities for young Indigenous women to gather, connect, and learn alongside women across generations.
We are grateful to those who help make these gatherings possible.
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