Matriarch Movement Presents: Medicine Circles x Indigenous Wellness Series

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The third Medicine Circle in this series located in YYC will be on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM MST at the Heritage Park located at 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X3.

**When arriving at Heritage Park, we will be in the Railway Orientation Centre which is the building on the LEFT as you arrive.**

This series welcomes 30 Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit, and non-binary participants. Previous participants, please bring your yoga mat and journal. New participants, please bring a yoga mat! Only limited available will be on site.

Welcome to Medicine Circles x Calgary. We are honored to welcome you into the second gathering of Medicine Circles x Calgary - a transformative six-month Indigenous led wellness series made possible through the support of Indigenous Services Canada and the Provincial Government of Alberta. Hosted by Shayla Stonechild (she/her), this series is rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and designed to support the healing and empowerment for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit participants.

Each month, we will gather in community to honour the upcoming full moon - a sacred time for reflection, release, and intention setting. Every circle will feature guided meditation and movement practices, traditional medicine teachings, and culturally grounded sharing circles led by a rotating group of Indigenous elders, knowledge carriers, and wellness facilitators. Through these offerings, participants will deepen their connection to land, culture, spirit, and one another.

The goal of Medicine Circles is to nurture intergenerational healing by reclaiming traditional practices, supporting holistic wellness, and creating a safe, inclusive space where Indigenous voices and stories are honoured. Over the next six months, we will walk the path of ceremony, community, and accountability- setting intentions, sharing knowledge, and planting seeds of wellness for future generations.

lululemon has generously sponsored yoga mats for all participants as a gift to support their wellness journey. Previous participants, please bring your yoga mat and journal. New participants, please bring a yoga mat! Only limited available will be on site.

Participants are invited to wear something comfortable to move in and to bring water bottles.

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Join Shayla Oulette Stonechild (she/her) for a heart-led yoga and meditation experience inspired by the Four Directions of the Medicine Wheel. Through a gentle yoga flow, breathwork, and guided meditation, participants will explore the emotional body, connect to spirit, and align with the natural cycles of renewal. Open to all levels of experience.

Matriarch Movement will provide light snacks and tea for all participants.

Join Elder Vinnia Van Overdyk and Anita Crowshoe as they draw upon traditional knowledge to facilitate culturally appropriate learning in relation to women's traditions and teachings, wellness, and their communities.

Reflections & invitation to continue in relationship and join upcoming Medicine Circles X Calgary.

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Elder Vinnia Van Overdyk (Wapis Bena Si Qua) is a Saulteaux Spiritual Healer and Cree Elder. She was born in Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba, and has resided in Calgary, Alberta, since 1968. She has dedicated many years to supporting various organizations and enjoys working with people of all ages in the community. Vinnia has a deep love of helping people, and a great sense of humor. She loves cats and enjoys travelling.

Anita Crowshoe (Sisti) is a registered band member of the Piikani Nation. Her parents are Reg and Rose Crowshoe, and her grandparents are the late Joseph and Josephine Crowshoe, and Julius and Elizabeth English.

Sisti also holds numerous Indigenous transfers and in 2004, she was transferred “Napi and Buffalo” tipi at a Okan in Piikani territory. Prior to this transfer, Anita was recognized as the child of her father and mother's tipi transfer. She holds this honour in high esteem and takes great care to protect the process and protocols of this responsibility. As a transferred Tipi holder, Anita is proud to be active in ceremonies and community gatherings.

Anita holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Montana Western. Her employment history ranges from dancing at the Fort in Fort MacLeod and being a greeter at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, to serving as a community constable for the RCMP. Anita has also been an Elementary school teacher and BNAS teacher specialist on the Blackfeet Nation. Presently, she is the Senior Indigenous Engagement Advisor for Heritage Park.

Shayla Oulette Stonechild (she/her) is a proud Red River Métis and Nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree woman) from Muscowpetung First Nation. She is the Founder and Host of the Matriarch Movement—an online platform, podcast, and non-profit that amplifies Indigenous voices and offers wellness workshops for Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people across Canada. A graduate of the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Vancouver School of Healing Arts, Shayla blends storytelling, somatic healing, and cultural resurgence in her work.

As a global yoga ambassador for lululemon and the first Indigenous person featured on the cover of Yoga Journal, she has completed over 800 hours of yoga teacher training. Shayla has led large-scale wellness events, including the Four Directions Yoga Flow at BC Place and a 500+ person class on the Las Vegas Strip in partnership with lululemon and Ironman Triathlon. She also serves on lululemon’s global advisory board for mental health and recently partnered with Peloton for the Power of Presence series with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts.

Currently, Shayla is working on writing her first book and is represented by the Transatlantic Agency. She is also a rising media figure, having won 2025 CBC’s Canada Reads, appeared on The Amazing Race Canada, and hosted shows on APTN and ET Canada- earning two Canadian Screen Awards. Her accolades include the 2022 Indspire Award for First Nations Youth and the 2024 Dreamcatcher Award for Health and Wellness.

With over 50 brand partnerships- including Meta, Sephora, and Adobe- Shayla continues to advocate for Indigenous rights, language revitalization, and matriarchy. Her work has been featured by CBC, Etalk, and APTN, inspiring change across Turtle Island and beyond.

Info: Join Shayla Oulette Stonechild (she/her) for a heart-led yoga and meditation experience inspired by the Four Directions of the Medicine Wheel. Through a gentle yoga flow, breathwork, and guided meditation, participants will explore the emotional body, connect to spirit, and align with the natural cycles of renewal. Open to all levels of experience.

Info: Matriarch Movement will provide light snacks and tea for all participants.

Info: Join Elder Vinnia Van Overdyk and Anita Crowshoe as they draw upon traditional knowledge to facilitate culturally appropriate learning in relation to women's traditions and teachings, wellness, community, and ceremony.

Info: Reflections and invitation to continue in relationship and join upcoming Medicine Circles X Calgary.

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