sovereign-tea

Every good story is shared over a cup of tea

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Storytelling

sovereign-tea hosts a series of writings, videos, and podcasts that provide our Elders, Matriarchs, Knowledge Keepers, Youth, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ relatives the ability to share about the lived realities of exercising our right to sovereignty and self-determination.

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Writing

Katisha’s writing intricately weaves the legends and creation stories that have been told by our ancestors into the current lived reality of implementing Indigenous rights while amplifying the voices of the Knowledge Keepers today. Current events, political history, and ceremony are unpacked through the lens of Indigenous law, title and rights, and the responsibilities carried by Water and Land Protectors. Each post is an extension of Katisha's journey to discover true sovereignty and self-determination.

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Video

Expect powerful, grounded keynotes and panel contributions that translate complex Indigenous rights, policy, and reconciliation issues delivered with the clarity, conviction, and cultural integrity Katisha is known for. These recordings offer a window into the same voice that leads her consulting work: a woman of the land, leader, advisor, and facilitator committed to ensuring that First Nations peoples are represented in every space where decisions are made.

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Podcast

A gathering of storytellers from across all 204 First Nations in British Columbia in a podcast series centred on the lived realities of exercising our inherent rights to sovereignty and self-determination. Through each episode will witness a Nation-led space where Knowledge Keepers share the truths, challenges, and visions shaping the future of our territories, our governance, and our relations.

COMING SOON

Meet Katisha

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Katisha Paul, also known as Kwikws l̲vs̲áos (Little Angel), is a xwílŋəxw sɬéniʔ (woman of this land: She/her pronouns) from the W̱JOȽEȽP and Lil’wat nations living in xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) territory, British Columbia, Canada.

Katisha started storytelling, singing, and dancing throughout the St'át'imc and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territories when she was 12 years old in response to not seeing First Nations culture reflected in the classrooms.

From singing in elementary school gymnasiums to conducting the opening ceremony for the 2026 United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the New York City headquarters, she walks with pride.

Katisha has been raised by two large families who are dedicated to showing the world the strength of First Nations peoples. As the oldest of nine siblings, she holds the great responsibility of being the caretaker of teachings that will be passed to the next generation.

That is why Katisha started sovereign-tea. She wants to provide all xwelmexw, people of the land, with the ability to share their stories and celebrate the beauty of intergenerational excellence.

Connect

Have you had any dinner table talks lately that you want to amplify? Connect with Katisha for a sovereign-tea chat.