Dr. Deb is Anishinaabekwe, sturgeon clan member from Rainy River First Nation. She is a cultural carrier, motivational speaker, visual and performance artist, lecturer, writer, and water protector dedicated to Indigenous life promotion.
Following her Grandmother’s teachings, she inspires others to connect with culture, community, and the strength of their own stories.
Dr. Debby Wilson Danard PhD, MEd, BEd.
Dr. Deb works with Indigenous Life Promotion pathways at the centre of her practice, sharing knowledge with many urban and on-reserve communities and organizations and several post-secondary institutions within Ontario.
Her thesis, Medicine Wheel Surviving Suicide Strengthening Life Bundle (2016), and co-founding Feather Carriers:Leadership for Life (2015) reflects her commitment to strengthening connection to teachings and practices.
Copper Thunderbird 2022
My artistic cultural expression reflects the beautiful complexity of life.
As a leader for change, Dr. Deb strengthens life from the heart of Indigenous identity, sovereignty and autonomy as an evolving, creative, and living continuum of knowing and being.