Gitchi Aanakwadkwe (Cortney Collia) is a LMT, traditional Manoomin harvester, and educator. She has 15 years of experience in Manoomin education and outreach backed by 25 years of experience in land management, wildlife conservation and advocacy. She is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and a water walker. She is currently the Owner/Founder of CC’s Natural Arts – a holistic healing practice that incorporates traditional Anishinabe healing practices with massage and body work.

TSN Conference 2026

January 22nd, 2026 (Thursday) // 3:05 pm – 4:05 pm // Room 105 // Life Ways of Great Lakes Anishinabeg: Sustainable Land Management for Manoomin and Maple Sugar // We will take a look at how traditional Anishinabeg preparations for Manoomin and Maple Sugar seasons yield sustainable land management practices.