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Kalene was born and raised on Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation into the small Scott family, where she was engaged in Indigenous cultures and heritage from birth. Kalene's father, Justin Scott, was integral to her understanding of traditional Indigenous cultures from a young age.
Justin worked in tourism and he was a nature guide in the boreal forest for many years. Justin's specific focus was working with and understanding Indigenous plant medicines. Kalene took inspiration from her father's connection to the land and cultures. She does her best to carry on the traditions her father and community have taught her. Kalene began dancing jingle dress at age 12 and she joined a dance troop with the local drummers, Mena Peyak, where she performed and participated in many dance presentations during her teenage years.
Kalene attributes dancing jingle as an ongoing form of healing for herself and for those around her. She describes dancing as an opportunity to express herself creatively while also having the chance to reflect on its significant meaning to her culture.
EVENT TYPE: | Speakers & Special Events | Reconciliation | Performances | Indigenous Spotlight | Dance | Art |
TAGS: | Indigenous Spotlight |
The J.S. Wood Library opened in 1961 and is named after James Stuart Wood, who was born in England in 1891 and worked as a college librarian before enlisting in the British Army. He came to Canada with his family in 1925, teaching in Nipawin and Prince Albert before taking the role of Chief Librarian at Saskatoon Public Library in 1938.
