Pollyanna Mcbain

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Whirlwind women, Mi’kmaq tarot card reader Elder Pollyanna McBain, a Mi’kmaq woman from the Eel River Bar First Nation in New Brunswick. Elder Pollyanna, who while not originally of the community, has been here since 2014 and created strong connections and is able to build relationships to First Nations, Metis and Inuit of the Wood Buffalo region. With her extensive Indigenous knowledge, women’s teachings and storytelling ability she will share her wisdom as we gather together. Pollyanna worked for Indigenous & Northern Development as an Employment Equity Coordinator & Funding Services, Social Assistance Administrator for her community, Intervener/Support worker for Child & Family Services. Attended UNB Indigenous Business. mcbainpolly@hotmail.ca

Artwork by Pollyanna Mcbain