“I am most connected to the land when I am listening to the bow river flow.
This land is traditional home of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney-Nakoda Nations, including the Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw, and the People of Métis Nation of Alberta, District 4.
I see all the seasons come and go, I hear the red wing black birds sing in the wetlands and I smell the tulips in my front yard. I spend my time with the river rocks at Bowness park. I am grateful for this special place where I feel close to nature because of Indigenous peoples love and care for all life in this land and I continue bring my learning from my grandparents who grew their own food to do what I can to honor this land.”
Anshu (pronounced “Unshu”) means “ray of light” in Hindi. She/Her. Founder @fillyourjar and unLikely friends, organizer of Empathy Week 2023 in Calgary and Area. She has been working as a coaching professional since 2012. She believes every story is relevant and powerful. She has worked from this foundational perspective for over ten years of human services work in various programs and non- profit organizations contributing towards self-sufficient and consistently thriving individuals. She has a BBSc and provides certified trauma-informed coaching in strength-based and solution-focused approach in English, Hindi, and Urdu for Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and for individuals on the Autism spectrum. She is also a certified TESOL instructor.
She grew up in India, Malaysia, Cambodia and Canada and carries this strong passion for people and communities to truly thrive in an intentional diverse village. She continues to explore this beautiful globe whenever she can and learn from cultures around the world through their delectable foods.