BIOGRAPHY

Grizzlypaws was born and raised in Lillooet, British Columbia in the Interior Plateau region, she is of St’át’imc descent. Her St’át’imc name is “Stálhalamcen – Grizzly Paws,” She belongs to the people of Xwisten the Bear Clan.

At the age of sixteen, Grizzlypaws began to relearn the St’át’imc traditions her passion grew stronger in education and the heritage of her people it became a way of life.

She is a dancer, drummer and a singer/songwriter, an academic, educator and a language and cultural advocate.

The experiences in her education provided her with the knowledge and skills with a focus on providing her recipients with the highest quality of cultural education based on the values and needs of the community while meeting the deliverables of the organization or project goals. Thorough knowledge of education and cultural values make way for a clear vision of the cultural expressions of the St’át’imc songs, oral traditions, storytelling, dances and the social interactions of the people.

NEWS

Book Publication

The Book “Sulyalesta” is based on Total physical response (TPR) is a method of teaching a second language with combined information and skills using the kinesthetic sensory system. This combination of skills allows the child to learn the language, sounds, and speech patterns at a rapid rate. As a result, TPR is one teaching method…

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SHOUTOUT LA

We had the good fortune of connecting with Laura Grizzlypaws and we’ve shared our conversation below. Meet Laura Grizzlypaws | Education Developer, Policy Analyst, Fitness Athlete Bodybuilder, Artist, Dancer, Singer Songwriter – SHOUTOUT LA Hi Laura, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you…

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PowHerHouse Magazine Featured Article

Balance.  Academic, language and cultural advocate, mother, sister, friend, aunt and even grandmother and wife, Laura Grizzlypaws has gained education and cultural knowledge, broadening her understanding of the significance in maintaining personal wellness based on the notion of wholeness and inter-connectedness, celebrating the fundamental Indigenous concept of balance. Read article…

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