Laura Grizzlypaws – Bear Dancer Tells Why The World Needs To Learn Lesson From The Bear People – Pow Wow Life

Laura Grizzlypaws – Bear Dancer Tells Why The World Needs To Learn Lesson From The Bear People – Pow Wow Life

Listen to my interview with Laura Grizzlypaws.


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.

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Show Notes

Music Featured In Show – Southern Sun Singers Music 

Laura Grizzlypaws - 2016 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - PowWows.com

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxuxu5oHYnJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Laura Grizzlypaws Bear Dance - 2019 Indigenous Music Awards

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxoJVB-n16-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Laura Grizzlypaws - 2019 Indigenous Music Awards

 

Last Updated on February 15, 2024 by Paul G

About Paul G

Paul G is the founder PowWows.com, who wears many hats as a business coach, photographer, and collector of quirky shirts. Paul started PowWows.com in 1996 while pursuing his graduate degree. With a passion for travel, he and his family hav  traveled the world, capturing unforgettable memories and photos. When he's not coaching or clicking, he's indulging in the magic of Disney.


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