Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Jul 24, 2026 · 49 min · 8 segments
Katisha Paul is one of the most influential Indigenous leaders of her generation. In Part One of this special two-part conversation, she shares the deeply personal story behind her advocacy and…
Katisha PaulGuestBen RymanHostAs, as co-chair of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, you've helped bring together Indigenous youth from many nations around the world.
Listening to our young leaders that come from all over, the one message always arises that young Indigenous peoples are not the leaders of tomorrow.
Katisha is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation, an Indigenous leader, international advocate, former youth representative, and current women's representative for the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the founder of Nipanak.
Over the past several years, she has become a powerful voice in conversations about Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, youth leadership, women's leadership, and sovereignty.
But before any of those titles came into her life, there was a young girl who simply wanted to be seen.
In the first part of our conversation, Katisha takes us through the experiences that shaped her.
She shares openly about surviving childhood abuse, the years she spent believing she couldn't use her voice, and the journey that eventually transformed that silence into advocacy.
It's a deeply personal conversation about resilience, responsibility, and the ways our experiences can shape the people we become.
More than anything, it's a story about finding your voice and choosing to use it, not only for yourself, but for others who still may be struggling to find theirs.
This episode includes a discussion of childhood sexual abuse, violence, and trauma.
Please take care while listening and engage with this conversation in whatever way feels right for you.
I'm grateful to Katisha for her trust, her vulnerability, and her willingness to share these experiences.
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As, as co-chair of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, you've helped bring together Indigenous youth from many nations around the world.
Listening to our young leaders that come from all over, the one message always arises that young Indigenous peoples are not the leaders of tomorrow.
Katisha is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation, an Indigenous leader, international advocate, former youth representative, and current women's representative for the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the founder of Nipanak.
Over the past several years, she has become a powerful voice in conversations about Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, youth leadership, women's leadership, and sovereignty.
But before any of those titles came into her life, there was a young girl who simply wanted to be seen.
In the first part of our conversation, Katisha takes us through the experiences that shaped her.
She shares openly about surviving childhood abuse, the years she spent believing she couldn't use her voice, and the journey that eventually transformed that silence into advocacy.
It's a deeply personal conversation about resilience, responsibility, and the ways our experiences can shape the people we become.
More than anything, it's a story about finding your voice and choosing to use it, not only for yourself, but for others who still may be struggling to find theirs.
This episode includes a discussion of childhood sexual abuse, violence, and trauma.
Please take care while listening and engage with this conversation in whatever way feels right for you.
I'm grateful to Katisha for her trust, her vulnerability, and her willingness to share these experiences.
