Roni Shintah

Roni Shintah is daughter of Robert Chief Shintah and Debi Shintah. Her yuwipi ceremony name is “White Sage Woman,” and her Blackfoot ceremony name is “Thunder Rain Woman. She is St’át’imc/Shuswap from the interior of BC.

The Wellness Navigator position works with individuals and families including those living with chronic conditions, to help advance their health and wellness across the full spectrum of the health and social system through access to services, wellness planning and increasing health literacy. Her role also helps to facilitate a person-centered and holistic approach to health and wellness journeys, including health and social systems mapping. The role collaborates with the health partners, community service organizations, and Nations as part of a network that is supported by joint planning and regular meetings.

She has worked within different on-reserve communities, in School District 74 as an Indigenous Liaison, supporting Indigenous children in care, managing remote group homes, and most recently as a Circle Keeper (Cultural). “My passion in life is to continue learning our traditions and culture. I am committed to passing on the importance of our traditions and sharing untold stories with the next generations.”