Since 2007, Tanaya has continuously worked with Indigenous communities, educators, students, and youth. In her years of experience, she has learned many lessons on addressing growth, motivation, and empowerment for Indigenous people in a healing-centered way by using storytelling, poetry, spoken word, and music.
She can speak on various subjects and offers empowerment workshops that utilize mindfulness, reflective writing, and art as tools to harness your heartwork and ignite healing through art.
Given her decade of working at a predominantly white institution (PWI), she can also provide:
- Training on cultural responsiveness.
- Transitioning to college.
- Adapting and overcoming challenges and social/emotional support in college.
- Breaking down cultural barriers in post-secondary spaces.
Furthermore, her work as a Director of Human Resources has given her experience in Indigenizing the HR field from a place of cultural groundedness and humane practices. In this scope, she can provide consulting for your nonprofit, company, or organization on the following:
- team-building activities,
- retreat planning,
- facilitation,
- innovative policy changes
Tanaya founded an Indigenous artists collective called Dream Warriors. She spent 5 years managing several Indigenous artists. Tanaya can also advise you or offer consultant services on advancing your artist career without compromising your integrity as an Indigenous person.
Finally, having planned several artist tours and summer academic institutes, Tanaya can offer event planning and curriculum development insight for your school, organization, non-profit, or business.
Tanaya Winder 