March 31, 2021

The future of our sustainability as indigenous peoples lies in empowering ourselves to look beyond large corporations and companies to make healthy decisions for us. It is time for us to bring our own indigenous practices in healthy nourishment, herbal medicine, and spiritual counsel to the forefront as prominent parts of health delivery in our communities.

Bio

As owner of Omaroti, Olatokunboh Obasi has been working in the wellness field for over 15 years. She is a yoga and dance instructor, clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and birth doula. Committed to community holistic health, social justice, and education, she works heavily in community service and African Traditional Medicine. Presently, she coordinates Herbalists without Borders International on the island providing devotional service to people in need. A guest presenter and teacher of many conferences she’s originally from Africa, her travels around the world are extensive as she integrates traditional knowledge of herbs, with her western education. She received her Master of Science from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Olatokunboh is multilingual, loves cooking, gardening, and creating art. She is a mother of 3 young adults, and she continues to learn from her children through challenge and tribulation as she shares her journey of life with them and the human family.

Here's the recording link of Tokunboh's presentation.

And, here is an IAIA Library guide link with additional resources.