Mohawk and born into the Bear Clan of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Gail Whitlow has devoted her life to preserving and sharing traditional ceremonies that create a living connection to Spirit. Since the age of 25, she has carried this path with deep commitment, serving as the 13th Grandmother on the Turtle Island Council and as a respected voice in the global Grandmothers movement. Her work has also played an important role in the founding of the Grandmothers Circle the Earth Foundation.
As a medicine person, Gail brings together visualization tools and traditional healing methods in a way that invites reflection, remembrance, and spiritual connection. Guided by the spirit world, she works with ancestors and animal totems as part of her healing approach. She is the owner of Ancestral Voices Healing Centre in Ohsweken, Ontario, on the Six Nations Reserve, where her presence continues to support those seeking meaningful connection, guidance, and healing rooted in tradition.