About

I am a First Nation woman from Ontario, Canada and I am a designer, educator and entrepreneur.  As a self proclaimed go getter who strives for true change for Indigenous people. All the work that I do is based on the belief that Indigenous have cultural knowledge that can drive communities ahead if we embrace who we are. We have languages, systems, teachings that can be used to create our own education systems, economic development initiatives and improve our emotional and spiritual health.

I was blessed with a life with a husband who was able to help me see that there is so much more to who I am as an Indigenous person. He was lost to this physical world in an auto accident, I know that there is still so much more work to do to carry on his legacy, work and spirit. I am also blessed with four children who inspire me every day and who are also my teachers.

A formal bio of sorts, all of this is what I have achieved so far…Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education. With over 15 years in program development, training and facilitation in Indigenous communities Paula is also an entrepreneur and has a clothing/accessories business called Ondarez Clothing and Goods which is line of lifestyle wear to showcase the positive life on a First Nation. You can check if out here www.ondarez.com From wellness activities, traditional clothing and baby moccasins Ondarez is an Indigenous business that has withstood many challenges. With Ondarez Paula created the Good Life Planner, an agenda which uses the teachings of balance to keep organised, along with keeping balance to live a good life filled with health and happiness. Paula also opened an Indigenous cafe in Ottawa ON called Beandigen Cafe
Paula is presently living in an urban environment but her heart is in Atikameksheng and is presently working with the urban Indigenous community to build an Indigenous School for elementary aged children.