Ozhawa Anaung Kwe

They/Them

O-zha-wa A-nung Kwe/Yellow Star Woman (Teddy Syrette). Is from Rankin Reserve of Bat-che-wana First Nation of the Anishnabek, and currently lives in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

They are a public speaker, event organiser, community developer, artist and drag queen. In 2021, they were honoured with the title of 2Spirit International Warrior. In 2023, Teddy was awarded the Indigenous Professional of the Year Award by the Sault Ste Marie Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2022, they have curated, organised and hosted several drag shows under the stage name Bette U. Wanna of Batchewana. Teddy is the founder and sole proprietor of 2SpiritAnishnabe Storytelling & Advocacy and a founding member of the 2Spirit Organising Committee of Bawating.