Kahentísa's Alfred


Age: 26

Representing: Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk)

Hometown: Kahnawà:ke, QC

Kahentísa’s Alfred is a Kanien’kehá:ka woman who is a member of the bear clan from Kahnawà:ke. Kahentísa’s is currently a full time student at the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program, advocating for the resurgence of the Kanien’kéha language. Kahentísa’s is an avid beader who has partaken in several art shows, exhibitions, markets and creating regalia; specializing in traditional Iroquoian raised beadwork. Kahentísa’s also dances in both jingle dress and smoke dance.