Kevin Smokyday
Elder in residence

Anin Boozhoo!

My name is Kevin Smokyday Maymahskewgaabow Indizhenakaaz, I am a first speaker, and the buffalo is my totem. I come from Kinistin First Nation Saskatchewan Canada, Treaty 4. I am a boarding school survivor and still work with NABs to help others as they heal from the trauma of boarding schools. I was raised by traditional knowledge keepers and for the past 10 years have been a language teacher. I find connection and strength in our community as I pass down our traditions in our oral language. I am happy to join this NACC community to share my traditional knowledge as an elder and teacher in the winter of my lifetime.