Zoë Urness Photograph Bear WomanBear Woman Subject "Laura Grizzlypaws was born and raised in Lillooet, British Columbia in the Interior Plateau region, she is of Statimc descent. Her Statimc name is Stalhalamcen Grizzly Paws, She belongs to the people of Xwisten the Bear Clan. At the age of sixteen, Grizzlypaws began to relearn the Statimc traditions. Her passion grew stronger in education, and the heritage of her people. It became a way of life for her. She is a dancer, drummer and