Copper Canoe Woman: Vina Brown

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Vina Brown, an entrepreneur and artist known as Copper Canoe Woman. Vina shares her journey of healing through art and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of her name and cultural heritage. She discusses the impact of trauma, the importance of cultural humility, and the role of art in healing. Vina also highlights her "Generational Love" collection, inspired by her matriarchs, and her nonprofit, Rooted Resiliency, which focuses on community wellness. She stresses the need for grace, self-acceptance, and the power of transforming pain into empowerment. Vina encourages support through her social media and community initiatives. More About Vina Brown: Vina Brown is Nuučaan̓uɫ and Haíłzaqv, so her art reflects that. As a mother, trauma informed yoga teacher, and a full-time artist, Vina exudes a deep understanding of the world around her. Originally a beader, Vina follows the words of her Grandmother and adapts to materials as the world expands. Outside of work, she’s traveling between homelands, spending time raising her tiny human, and thinking through the next collection. Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app! Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Copper Canoe Woman: Vina Brown is an episode from Matriarch Movement by Shayla Oulette Stonechild.

This episode is 65:50 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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