Meet Our Contributors
This page acknowledges the contributions of those who have helped us to create and evaluate content for the resource page.
Jea de Âmô (she/her) Nîhithaw (Woodland Cree) from mihkwâkamîwi-sîpîsis (Little Red River Cree Nation) is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree with honours in political science. She plans to later pursue an academic career based in political philosophy, focused on Two-Spirit discourse, Cree Law and environmental ethics. In her spare time, Jea enjoys creating video projects, going to live music shows and sharing a laugh with whoever and wherever possible.
Kerrie Moore MSW, RSW, Metis/Cree is originally from Saskatchewan, Treaty 6 territory. Kerrie has resided in Treaty 7 territory for 49 years. Kerrie is the great, great Granddaughter of the prominent Anglo-Metis Leader and founder of the Isbister Metis Settlement, James Isbister and has family ties to Muskoday First Nation in Saskatchewan. Kerrie is a mother of three and a Grandmother to 3 beautiful granddaughters. Kerrie is an Inter-generational Trauma and grief specialist integrating healing and awareness through a cultural and a relational science approach to wellness. She is also a consultant and Indigenous Psychotherapist. Kerrie is a sessional instructor, Elder and advisor with the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. She is an accepted knowledge keeper, Ceremonialist and Elder and sits on several Elder boards including the Elder Advisory Circle for the University of Calgary, Calgary Board of Education and Metis Nation of Alberta. Kerrie is a recipient of the Alumna of the Year Award in 2008, from the University of Calgary Woman’s Resource Center, Teacher Excellence Award, from University of Calgary Student Union, 2022, and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Calgary, 2024.
“The past 7 generations become the present unless we heal and reclaim ourselves. When we heal through a cultural and relational framework, we transform the future and the next 7 generations.” Elder Kerrie Moore, 2010
Lorisia MacLeod is a proud member of the James Smith Cree nation and a third generation library worker. She currently is the Learning Services Librarian at The Alberta Library. Her work in the field ranges from developing citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers to licensing and collection management. A key focus for her in the field is leadership and particularly the strength that comes with collaboration and good policy/procedures; however she also enjoys working on matters that relate to her other passions like comics and 3D printing.
Onyx Shelton (BSW/RSW) comes from a family of mixed Europeans and Ojibway Anishinaabeg. He is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty 1 Territory) and is a member of Kaakiiskakamigaag - Little Saskatchewan First Nation (Treaty 2 Territory). Onyx is an avid reader and writer with a passion for storytelling and working with Indigenous communities/organizations.
I’m Sallee Schaerer, a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta and a first-year Media & Communications major at the University of Calgary. My university journey began with the Indigenous Student Access Program (ISAP), which has been a transformative experience, immersing and reconnecting me with my culture while helping me build meaningful relationships with fellow Indigenous students.
Alongside my studies, I have a deep passion for art, experimenting with various mediums and drawing inspiration from my Métis heritage. I am also an athlete on the Dinos Artistic Swim Team, which has a supportive and generous community within the sport.
Through all my endeavours, Writing Symbols Lodge has been an incredible support to me, and I’m truly grateful for all their help and encouragement along the way.
Dr. Telford-Anthony (T.A.) Pattinson is a Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook) member of the Stó:lō Nation, whose unceded territories are the southwest mainland of British Columbia from Langley to Yale. T.A. holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies from the University of Calgary. His research interests include continental philosophy, Indigenous Studies, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. In Fall 2024, he taught INDG 201 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and UNIV 205 - Effective Learning Strategies.