Portrait
Name
Tara Dantouze
Timiskaming First Nation, QC
Description
Tara Dantouze, originally from Manitoulin Island, Ontario, blends her Denesuline and Anishnaabe heritage with a profound love for nature. A graduate of Laurentian University with a degree in Indigenous Studies, she co-founded The Wild Basket, crafting locally foraged goods. Tara’s passions extend to hockey, golf, cycling, fishing, and camping.
Currently, Tara works as the Natural Resources Manager for Timiskaming First Nation, where she continues her commitment to Indigenous land stewardship, and advocates for cultural preservation, environmental regeneration, and community empowerment.