Aaniin! My name is Richelle Scott, my Spirit name is North Star (Giiwedinong Anong). I am of Anishinaabe and Metis decent and my ancestors are from St. Peter’s Reserve and the Metis community created here in Treaty 1 Territory. I currently live and work in Winnipeg. I am a mother of three beautiful daughters: Amanda, Tehya, and Riel. I am a KooKoo (grandmother) of a fabulous grandson, named Darius, but I call him Noozhis (it means grandchild). 

I am the Indigenous Co-ordinator for Indigenous Education K-12 for the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. I have been teaching for 30 years in early year’s classrooms. I am a traditional drummer and singer and I lead a traditional life. I attend ceremonies both in Manitoba and Ontario. I am a Mide woman, pipe carrier, water carrier, and Sun Dancer. My traditional beliefs guide me on my daily journey when working with Elders, children, parents and colleagues. Because my culture is important to me, I have a second Post Bacc. Diploma on Indigenous Knowledge from the University of Winnipeg and I have completed my “Mystery”* in Land based Education from the University of Saskatchewan. *I don’t use masters as it is a gender binary word.