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Meet the Team
by kepo-mck
Carlee Kawinehta Loft
Environmental Projects Coordinator - Policy and Outreach
They are anadromous, meaning that they travel between fresh water and salt water during different life stages policy and outreach. She studied psychology and behavioural science at McGill University and is passionate about community organizing, which has been her focus since completing her bachelors in 2018 Carlee loves to be outside and to create. Watercolour, beading, zine making, and working with pressed flowers are some of her favorite mediums to create.
Carlee believes strongly in the importance of culture, collective movements, and creativity in restoring our relationship with the natural world
She brings this perspective to her role at KEPO
She is excited to get out there and hear more from Kahnawákeró:non their aspirations for our lands, waters, and the rest of our kin in the natural world.
Considered an important part of Kanien'kehá:ka, Wendat, and Anishnabeg feasts, ceremonies, and customs
Human made barriers such as dams disrupt migration and breeding
