Kenna Burima

I was born and raised in Treaty 6 territory—the traditional and ancestral territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux and home to the Métis Nation Regions 2, 3 and 4. I am honoured to currently call Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory my home. I bow to the traditions of the Blackfoot confederacy whose home I humbly share: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. This territory is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

Finally, I would like to recognize and celebrate all Nations – Indigenous and non – who care for and steward the land for generations to come. I send my gratitude to all those who continue to keep the knowledge and traditions of these nations. Thank you. — Kenna