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Kathaleen 'Shannon' Loutitt Matriarch + Honour Runner + Bridge Builder
"The Question is the Answer..."
"cause the question takes you on the journey to the many answers waiting for you." - Kathaleen Loutitt
Titled “Kickass Canadian” alongside the likes of Chris Hadfield and Clara Hughes, Kathaleen 'Shannon' Loutitt has been honoured by Harvard University, the Saskatchewan Legislature, and the Canadian Senate for her passionate acknowledgement of unsung heroes. As an award-winning honour runner and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient, Kathaleen understands what it means to go the distance to make lasting and meaningful change. Matriarch and Co-Founder of IISB, Kathaleen has built multiple platforms to champion the voices and perspectives of Indigenous peoples, while creating ways to revolutionized the education system by including Indigenous ways of being and doing.
Born as the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter, Kathaleen Shannon Loutitt is the first to be named after her grandmother "Kathleen" Catherine Loutitt (nee Waniandy). To honour this gift, Shannon has brought forward her matriarchal name 'Kathaleen', as she moves forward on her own matriarchal journey.
A proud Cree, Métis woman, Kathaleen Shannon Loutitt was born and raised in Treaty 8 & Treaty 6 territory, alongside her Métis, Cree, and Dene family. Born into a long line of Indigenous trappers and land people of the north, Kathaleen was instilled with a deep sense of pride in knowing who she is and where she is from. Her indigenous roots, and matriarchal upbring, grounded her in many integral teachings which continue to guide her today. Kathaleen’s grandmothers had instrumental roles in guiding her to be the person she is today. Some of their guidance included understandings like, "If there is a Will, there is a Way," and "No matter how little you have, you always have something to give."
As great granddaughter of Billy Loutit, heroic Métis dispatcher for the Hudson's Bay Company, Kathaleen echoes his loyalty, dedication, and endurance. Having revitalizing Billy’s historical 100mile run with her own footsteps, she was able to bring forward the past, to positively impact the present, and to make new pathways for the future. Whether it was running the Boston Marathon to commemorate Tom Longboat, or running 100 miles in 24 hours to bring her grandfather's spirit home, Kathaleen demonstrated the powerful rippling effects of intergenerational knowledge sharing.
Dubbed a ‘New Messenger’ from her honour running, Kathaleen continues to honour Billy’s legacy and her family’s resilience, with her enduring dedication at IISB. Though her deep commitment to building bridges between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds, Kathaleen brings her heart and soul to building positive pathways for all our future generations.
As the Matriarch of International Indigenous Speakers Bureau (IISB), Kathaleen is dedicated to transforming systems of education and knowledge sharing, to ones that instill meaningful and long-lasting positive change between Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds. At the same time, through reciprocity, honouring, and community connection, she is contributing to the strength of Indigenous communities and their knowledge sharers.
IISB is a vehicle of movement "operating from a Matriarchal Indigenous business model, we work together to create reciprocal connections through honouring one another and redefining what it feels like to build relationships in community. By connecting our humanity, we are growing together, creating a long-lasting ripple effect that will benefit all of the next seven generations."
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Introducing Indigenizing Foundations: Embracing the values of reciprocity, honouring, and relations
Reflecting on decades of business, administration, and management experience built across multiple industries, and within non-traditional roles, Kathaleen 'Shannon' Loutitt, CEO and co-founder of IISB, illustrates the importance of building connection between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds.
Through story sharing and lived experiences, Kathaleen illustrates how incorporating Indigenous worldview into your organization, can make all the difference in your expanding capacity and sustainability efforts.
Audiences will walk away with a deeper understanding of:
- the difference between an Indigenous and western lens, and the impact it makes on your personal and professional development.
- How to build and maintain meaningful and mutually respectful relations with Indigenous organizations and communities.
- The vast libraires of knowledge indigenous communities hold that can benefit all, globally.
- Steps you can take, to garner opportunities in learning from indigenous communities and their endless libraries of wisdom.
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Highlights/Awards
Awards
- 2021 CANIE Awards Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
- Winner of SREDA’s SOAR kihiw paskîyâkêwin Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition, 2021.
- Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient in 2013.
- Honoured as a Kickass Canadian in 2011.
- In 2010, Shannon was one of nine indigenous women honoured by a first of its kind traveling exhibit, celebrating the resilience of Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis Women by Săsĭpenita Educational Exhibit Inc.
Speaker Categories:
Youth Champions Athletes Authors and Storytellers Education Elevating Business and Entrepreneurship Indigenous Protocol Leadership and Mentorship Motivation Social Change Spirituality Indigenous Awareness and Diversity Womens IssuesBorn as the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter, Kathaleen Shannon Loutitt is the first to be named after her grandmother "Kathleen" Catherine Loutitt (nee Waniandy). To honour this gift, Shannon has brought forward her matriarchal name 'Kathaleen', as she moves forward on her own matriarchal journey.
A proud Cree, Métis woman, Kathaleen Shannon Loutitt was born and raised in Treaty 8 & Treaty 6 territory, alongside her Métis, Cree, and Dene family. Born into a long line of Indigenous trappers and land people of the north, Kathaleen was instilled with a deep sense of pride in knowing who she is and where she is from. Her indigenous roots, and matriarchal upbring, grounded her in many integral teachings which continue to guide her today. Kathaleen’s grandmothers had instrumental roles in guiding her to be the person she is today. Some of their guidance included understandings like, "If there is a Will, there is a Way," and "No matter how little you have, you always have something to give."
As great granddaughter of Billy Loutit, heroic Métis dispatcher for the Hudson's Bay Company, Kathaleen echoes his loyalty, dedication, and endurance. Having revitalizing Billy’s historical 100mile run with her own footsteps, she was able to bring forward the past, to positively impact the present, and to make new pathways for the future. Whether it was running the Boston Marathon to commemorate Tom Longboat, or running 100 miles in 24 hours to bring her grandfather's spirit home, Kathaleen demonstrated the powerful rippling effects of intergenerational knowledge sharing.
Dubbed a ‘New Messenger’ from her honour running, Kathaleen continues to honour Billy’s legacy and her family’s resilience, with her enduring dedication at IISB. Though her deep commitment to building bridges between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds, Kathaleen brings her heart and soul to building positive pathways for all our future generations.
As the Matriarch of International Indigenous Speakers Bureau (IISB), Kathaleen is dedicated to transforming systems of education and knowledge sharing, to ones that instill meaningful and long-lasting positive change between Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds. At the same time, through reciprocity, honouring, and community connection, she is contributing to the strength of Indigenous communities and their knowledge sharers.
IISB is a vehicle of movement "operating from a Matriarchal Indigenous business model, we work together to create reciprocal connections through honouring one another and redefining what it feels like to build relationships in community. By connecting our humanity, we are growing together, creating a long-lasting ripple effect that will benefit all of the next seven generations."
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Location: Canada
Language: English
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