Hi, I’m Shanley!


I also carry the names "Wapan Kisikawi Pisim Iskwew” - Dawn Woman & “Wabishke Kikihkew” - White Raven

I was born and raised in the prairies of Turtle Island as an Ininew and Anishinaabe woman from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation and Lake St. Martin First Nation. Fuelled by a passion to be of service and empowered by the drive and mission to leave behind a legacy for the next generations to come.

I am a multi-faceted creative soul ready to serve you and your community through heart centred leadership toward powerful reclamation and empowerment. Through the years I have helped facilitate healing, storytelling and reclamation to people from all over the world through the gifts of dance, content creation, writing, motivational speaking and as a holistic life coach.

I am a strong advocate for sustainable intentional living, reclamation and spiritual, cultural, ancestral embodiment and practice. I believe I am here to co-create a new, balanced, empowered world together where we may all rise into our power and unique gifts while remaining rooted in spirit and ancestral wisdom in order to create impact in the global collective.

Digging deeper to the roots

I began dancing at the age of 3, evolving into an internationally known hoop dancer at the age of 13. I have performed worldwide from the amazon jungles of Ecuador, to the coast lines of Hawaii and beyond. I have graced global stages, taught the art of dance, collaborated with top organizations and spread cultural understanding to a variety of rooms.

Throughout my 20’s I started to experience multiple awakenings and knew that I was meant for more. This lead me through a journey of deep self-discovery and remembrance. It all lead me to the world of life coaching and learning self healing modalities like breath work, neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and so much more. Experiencing many rock bottoms before, I have known the shadows of limiting beliefs, stagnancy, anxiety and depression. After years of shadow work, dedicating my self to healing and working with exceptional mentors and teachers I have created shifts within my life and now feel ready to be a guide in yours and the greater collective.

What Makes Shan Different?

  • Walked two roads; One shoe in mainstream society by being raised in the urban inner city of Winnipeg and getting an arts degree from the University of Winnipeg. Then keeping one moccasin in the world of spirit, Indigenous teachings and practice being raised within the Cree and Ojibway cultures and committing myself to dance, powwow and ceremony life since birth.

  • Shares her work and insight on the ever-growing Youtube Channel, with our Instagram community of 6.7K and within the local community.

  • Certified in Neurolinguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Techniques, TIME techniques, Hypnotherapy and Life & Success Coaching through the Yes Supply Method and certified in Indigenous Life Skills Coaching through the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute.

  • Award-Winning and recognition from the community including “Second Runner Up” and “Best Traditional Presentation” at Miss Indian World 2017, CBC’s Top 40 Under 40 Manitoba 2017, Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award for Best Performance, Community Champion Award for community involvement and volunteerism, Anita Neville Member of Parliament Award, Vigor Award 2018 for Volunteer of the Year, 2nd place at Manito Ahbee’s hoop dance competition.

  • De-colonial and trauma informed.

  • Graduated with a bachelor of arts in International Development from the University of Winnipeg.

  • Extensive experience in public speaking, facilitating small and large groups, hosting pavilions, organizing events and co-creating with all she works with to create powerful, authentic, unique, incredible and specially designed experiences. 

  • Deeply intuitive and empathetic. Serving from a grounded, loving, wise, humble space.

  • I come from lived experience; as an Indigenous woman of colour, experiencing first-hand the intergenerational weight, obstacles in our way, media portrayal, navigating a self-employed life and the business world.

  • Astrology: Cancer Sun sign, Gemini Moon, Virgo Rising.

  • Human Design: Manifestor Queen

I’d love to connect with you!

Questions, comments or concerns?

Please do not hesitate to fill out the form and get in contact with Shan today.