Discover the living heartbeat of Indigenous heritage in this captivating episode of Our Storytellers as we sit down with a remarkable guest, Barbara Kultsia Wyss. Barbara, a revered Matriarch of the Squamish Nation's Nahanee family, carries within her the sacred thread that connects her family's lineage to Khastilano.
Barbara's books are available to order through her
website here: https://kultsia.square.site/#nGsHWd
Barbara Kultsia Wyss is a survivor of St. Paul's Indian Residential School, a chapter in her life that shaped her into the resilient and compassionate individual she is today. Her journey through the residential school system provides a powerful backdrop to her commitment to preserving Indigenous heritage and oral history, demonstrated through her books. She is a living testament to the strength and determination of Indigenous peoples in the face of adversity. Through her storytelling, Barbara offers a glimpse into her
personal history, contributing to the broader narrative of reconciliation and healing within Indigenous communities.