I am Red River Metis from Selkirk, Manitoba originally. My mother is a Mowat. I have been an educator for nearly 40 years and I am currently the Team Lead for the First Nations, Metis and Inuit curriculum area with Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium. I am in my third session of Cree classes at Miskanawah in Calgary and I am a part of a drumming group through AIM (American Indian Movement). Continuing to learn about my culture and other indigenous cultures is extremely important to me on a personal and professional level.