Plains Cree, Sturgeon Lake, Sk. Traditional Nehiyaw Teachings

Kelly Daniels was raised in a traditional way on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation speaking
his first language, Plains Cree.

Old people chose to train him to carry on various ceremonies and sacred, traditional knowledge: as he grew other people shared different ceremonies with him also. Kelly travelled the world as an invited champion powwow dancer. From a young age, he was asked to present to various audiences. Public
speaking is one of his natural gifts.

He has vast experience with public speaking of various sizes and all ages. He even presents at various universities with world renowned people like David Suzuki. Kelly is sought out for his knowledge of traditional Cree Creation Stories across North America. He has been featured in various television
shows and even in movies like Big Bear. Even as far as being a part of the television
show First Contact where non-Indigenous people with unflattering views regarding
Indigenous peoples. He is also an award-winning recording artist – Aboriginal People’s
Choice Music Awards – and numerous nominations throughout Canada and the United
States.

Kelly is charismatic and accepting, which creates a safe, accepting atmosphere where
the audience feels positive and enlightened. For example, his cultural camps are
LGBTQ friendly. No matter what, we are just human beings and need to be treated as
such.