Aaniin Boozhoo Gakina awiya!

My name is Paula Tobey, and I am the owner and sole creative force behind The Wild Native Collection™. My Anishinaabe name is Ondaassiway Miigwan Niimikaan (Coming from a certain place, the Feather that Danced). I am a proud member of Beausoleil First Nation, belonging to the Thunderbird Clan.

The Wild Native Collection is where my passion for nature, creativity, and cultural heritage come together as one expression of art and intentional living.

I am a mother of four and currently a student pursuing my Chartered Herbalist designation, continuing to deepen my understanding of plant-based knowledge and natural wellness.

As a painter, I capture the vibrant and rugged beauty of the natural world. As an herbalist-in-training, I create self-care offerings rooted in intention, care, and connection to the land. Through wire-wrapped jewelry, leatherwork, and curated natural goods, each piece is handcrafted to reflect the spirit of the natural world and the teachings it offers.

I am also on a personal journey of learning Anishinaabemowin as a way of honouring my ancestors and strengthening my connection to language and culture. I invite you to walk alongside me in this space of creativity, learning, and natural living.

Thank you for being here and for supporting this work.

G’Chi Miigwech for being part of The Wild Native Collection™.