Stories

Welcome to the Indigenous Women Outdoors Blog, a space to celebrate our connections to the land, water, and each other.

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Through storytelling from IWO team members and guests, we explore how healing the land helps heal ourselves.

We share insights from seasonal programming that aligns with nature’s cycles, guiding us through life transitions and deepening our relationship with the world around us. With educational resources and reflections, we embrace nature as our teacher and examine how our identities are rooted in the land and our communities. Join us as we honour the interconnectedness of people, place, and the land.

Mountain Biking

Indigenous Women Outdoors Aiyana Anderson MacIssac OffPiste Program
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An Interview with CBC Radio: North by Northwest

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, Executive Director Aiyana Anderson-MacIsaac joins Jeremy Ratt in the CBC Radio studio to discuss the beginnings of Indigenous Women Outdoors. Aiyana also shares some personal stories about her experience with IWO. 
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A Changing of Seasons

Walk Alongside Us as We Welcome a New Generation of IWO Leadership

Join IWO we hold up our hands in gratitude to our Founder and Executive Director, Myia Antone, as she steps down and we welcome our new ED, Aiyana Anderson-MacIsaac.
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Here. There. Everywhere.

Racing For The Next 7

The Seventh Generation Principle is an indigenous concept originating from the Haudenosaunee (also known as the Iroquois Confederacy), in which you think about the next seven generations coming after you in your words, work, and actions; and to remember the seven generations who came before you.
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SRAM – We all Ride Differently

Embracing Equity for Indigenous Women in Mountain Biking

With the support of allies, Indigenous Women Outdoors (IWO) provides a mentorship community that strengthens Indigenous matriarchal leadership in the outdoor industry and creates a barrier-free environment for the next generation of Indigenous riders.