Which Wolf Do You Feed?

Which Wolf Do You Feed? is a powerful, heart-centered keynote and/or workshop rooted in Indigenous teachings, designed to support mental health, strengthen families, and inspire personal growth. Centered around the traditional story of the two wolves—the one representing fear, anger, and disconnection, and the other representing love, courage, and compassion.

This experience invites participants to reflect on the choices they make every day and how those choices shape their lives, relationships, and wellbeing. Through storytelling, lived experience, and teachings, Shawna creates a safe and engaging space where participants can:

• Explore mental health in a way that is relatable, culturally meaningful, and stigma-reducing

• Understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impact family dynamics and community wellbeing

• Build self-awareness and emotional resilience

• Reconnect with values like love, respect, humility, and honesty

• Feel empowered to make positive choices—even in the face of trauma, adversity, and life challenges

This program is especially impactful for Indigenous communities, as it honors culture, identity, and traditional knowledge while addressing real-life experiences many individuals and families face today. Participants leave not only inspired, but with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to “feed the good wolf” in their everyday lives—supporting stronger individuals, healthier families, and more connected communities.

Facilitator

Shawna J. Serniak is an internationally recognized Indigenous speaker, storyteller, and advocate known for delivering powerful, transformative experiences that resonate across diverse audiences. Her work is rooted in lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact.

Shawna is the creator of the widely recognized presentation “Which Wolf Do You Feed?”, a message that has reached youth, educators, corporate teams, and organizations across Canada. Through this work, she integrates Indigenous teachings—including the Seven Grandfather Teachings—with contemporary challenges, bridging culture, emotional intelligence, and personal development in a way that supports both individual and organizational growth.

In addition to her speaking work, Shawna is a dedicated advocate for awareness and action surrounding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). In 2017, she founded Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund, a charitable initiative held with the Edmonton Community Foundation. The fund supports education, advocacy, and community driven efforts—contributing to searches, memorials, and initiatives that honour and support affected families and communities.

Her ability to connect across generations, cultures, and professional environments has made her a sought-after speaker for schools, corporations, and national organizations. Whether addressing resilience, identity, leadership, or workplace culture, Shawna delivers experiences that are grounded in truth, driven by purpose, and focused on outcomes.