by True Calling | Aug 5, 2019 | Business, CEO, Entrepreneur, Feature Video, Indigenous, Travel
Teara Fraser is the first Indigenous woman to launch an airline in Canada, Iskwew Air.
Teara was a single mother with two kids, working various jobs to provide for her family. At age 30, on a trip to Africa she took her first flight in a small plane and fell in love with flying. Teara pursued her new passion with fervor and dedication and within the year, she earned her commercial pilot’s license.
“I started my own airline because I wanted a place where I belonged. I wanted to place where my kind of leadership was embraced and respected: matriarchal leadership. Our values are love and adventure, the warrior spirit, reclamation and reciprocity.”
by True Calling | Jul 17, 2019 | Arts, Entertainment, Feature Video, Indigenous
Edzi’u uses environmental sounds, and vintage and contemporary voice recordings to share stories of Indigenous experience.
by True Calling | Jul 9, 2019 | Feature Video, Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Sports, Video, Wellness
Dr. Pushpa Chandra has run over 500 marathons and ultramarathons. In commemoration of her 60th birthday, she participated in the 2018 World Marathon Challenge, aka 777, making her the oldest female to run seven marathons within seven days in seven continents.
by True Calling | Jun 24, 2019 | Feature Video, Mental Health, Sport, Video, Wellness
Canadian Olympic hurdler Sarah Wells is no stranger to obstacles, both on the track and in her everyday life. This decorated athlete has seen both success and heartbreak during her athletic career.
by True Calling | Jun 17, 2019 | Arts, Feature Video, Indigenous, Video
Olivia C. Davies is an Indigenous contemporary choreographer, performer and emerging curator. Her work moves through questions of identity and transition and exploring her blood memory—her ancestral DNA.
by True Calling | Jun 11, 2019 | Environmental, Feature Video, Fitness, Video, Wellness
Sam Medysky is a professional kiteboarder. Born and raised in a small town just north of Toronto, Ontario, Sam started kiting when he was 9 years old. By the age of 13, Sam began competing professionally. Since then, he has become a six-time Canadian National Champion, global competitor and amongst the top kiteboarders in the world in his disciplines.
