I am Plains Cree-Michif (Native Canadian) from Manitoba, Canada. I grew up in western Canada on the prairies embracing my aboriginal identity and culture. I started Martial Arts at the age of 13. I hold a Brown Belt in Japanese Judo under Master Oye, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon-Do under Grandmaster K.S. Cho, and a 5th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki-Do, under Grandmaster Inn Suk Pak. I have also been presented with a Master Black Belt in Tae Keuk-Do under Grandmaster Hyung Lee and I have established the Canadian Aboriginal Martial Art system based on the Plains-Cree combat principles and methods known as Oki chi taw.

As an Okimikaw Kiskino Humakew (Chief-Instructor) I have served the Aboriginal community in various capacities and have sat as the President for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, the President for the Toronto Métis Council, Regional Councilor for the Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario, National Delegate for the Aboriginal Languages Initiative, Treasurer for the Ontario Aboriginal Sports Circle, and Vice President for the North American Indigenous Games International Council. I still remain active in the Aboriginal community throughout Canada and share my indigenous culture.