Boozhoo Aanii Hello, My name is Shawn but I go by Bangishimo (Bun-geesh-ee-mo). I am an Anishinaabe person (Indigenous) from Canada. I am an award-winning freelance photographer, community advocate current Artist in Residence for the City of Kitchener.

I'm triple vaxxed.
Looking for a queer friendly space.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My travels have allowed me to visit 16 different countries. I love meeting new friends, trying out new foods, and seeing the world. I am a non-smoker and non-party person. I have used couch surfing quite a bit and enjoy meeting new folks and grateful to stay in their homes.

Interests

When I'm not travelling, I like to go for sushi for friends, go to the gym, garden, practice my photography, or check out the arts community.

• photography
• lgbt rights
• gardening
• traveling
• hiking
• social work
• vlogging
• indigenous

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Colour Purple, Donnie Darko, Only God Forgives, Elizabeth, Fight Club, Alien, Aliens, Goonies, Inception, The Silence of the Lambs.

Music: Electronic, House, Jazz, Classical, Dance, Trip Hop, Indian Electronic, Chill,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

2012 - Student Exchange in Guangzhou, China
2014 - Checked out the beaches of Oahu, Hawaii
2015 - Hiked through the mountains of New Zealand
2016 - Took my mom to Cuba for Mother's Day
2017 - Sold all my stuff and took a year off my job to travel
2017 - Hiked for six weeks to the west coast of Canada
2018 - Backpacked through Europe, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and Costa Rica.
2019 - Visit UK & Belgium

Teach, Learn, Share

I know much about...
- Indigenous topics
- Social movements
- Activism
- Social Work
- Community Work
- Gardening
- World Travel
- Backpacking

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking
Cleaning
Deep conversations about life
Lots of laughs
Dancing

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States