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Sissy Thiessen
Sissy Thiessen is a Treaty 6 Nakota Sioux, Cree & German cultural facilitator, Powwow dancer, crafter/beader, spoken word poet and creative writer from Edmonton, Alberta. She studied Communications & Journalism at Mount Royal University and has won various awards in the areas of community enrichment, cultural involvement and journalism. For the past 3 years, she has been living her passion of educating Albertans of all ages on Indigenous history, issues & culture through dance, crafting, play and the written word. As a spoken word poet, Sissy also works to awareness to social issues around body image, mental health, race and self identity. She currently works in her home province of Alberta, supporting Indigenous school communities in advancing their health & wellness.