Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings
Decolonized Leadership Consulting
Leadership Group Facilitator
Mental Health First Aid - First Nations
Healing Through Story
Oki, Theresa is a Blackfoot First Nation Woman from the Blood Tribe (Kainai), Treaty 7 Territory in Standoff, Alberta. She also honors her father’s Scottish and Danish ancestry. Theresa grew up in the child welfare system, as part of the 60’s Scoop.
Her healing journey has been anchored in the heart-work of being a mother and a grandmother.
Her guiding mission and affirmation is:
“I am a fearless woman, sharing the love of Creator unconditionally with others.”
Theresa’s Traditional Blackfoot name is “Naatosakii”– Sun Woman.
Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings
Working in community...
With over 20 years of diverse experiences in leadership, primarily with inner city communities, her work is rooted in walking alongside Indigenous People and addressing systems that cause harm. Theresa has pursued professional development in the areas of leadership, conflict resolution, cultivating safe spaces, addictions, mental health and being trauma informed. She is familiar with the Child & Family Services System, having managed a care home for at risk youth dealing with sexual exploitation, addictions, mental health, suicide and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Theresa holds reciprocity as an important value, and has given back to the community by volunteering, contributing several years on the Board of Directors at an inner-city youth organization. In 2018 she became a Certified Co-Facilitator of Mental Health First Aid for First Nations, Certified in Cultivating Safe Space Facilitator in 2022 and Certified World Cafe Host in 2025. Theresa has previous experience in facilitating as a Provincial Trainer in the Youth Care Field, including Social Services Agency Workers. Trainings included Approaching & Managing Behaviors, Journey to Inclusion and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
Theresa is passionate and intentional about how to decolonize her own healing journey and her professional leadership.
She recognizes the importance of understanding the history of Indigenous Peoples and building authentic relationships to understand the heart of an individual. Encouraging growth is an important part of her leadership style, and she guides others as they learn ways to decolonize and walk in a kind way based on the Blackfoot word, Kimmapiiyipitssini “Giving Kindness to Others.”
Theresa values caring for her own Spirit to live in an authentic and loving way, standing in her integrity and truth
with a good dose of humor.
My Heart Work Connections
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
My work with United Way...
My work with Bold Journey...
APTN Face to Face News...
The Connection Project
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation