“I’ve been in charge through many moons.
Now my time is waning.
I must choose someone new
to begin their chieftain training.”
– The Corn Chief
Karen Whetung
Cultural Connections: Anishinaabe, mixed European ancestry
Home Base: Victoria, BC
Karen Whetung is Anishinaabe and of mixed European ancestry and currently lives and works in Victoria, B.C. as an Indigenous Mentor and Storyteller in the local school districts. She believes that through sharing stories we can heal our communities, celebrate our diversity, and create a world where we all belong.