Profile
Joseph Naytowhow is an award-winning Plains/Woodland Nehiyaw (Cree) Interdisciplinary artist from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation Band in Saskatchewan. His generosity and compassion for sharing cultural knowledge make him a much sought-after speaker, performer, facilitator, and outdoor educator for adults and children alike locally, regionally, and internationally. A longtime resident of Saskatoon, he has been playing music and telling stories, both tall and short, for over 35 years.
Joseph has served as a cultural advisor to various institutions such as the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in Saskatoon, and multiple universities across Turtle Island. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the Indian Teacher Education Program, University of Saskatchewan. He is pleased to share his creative life experience, coyote trickster tendencies, and cultural knowledge when invited to do so.
In June 2024, Joseph was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Regina "for his significant contribution to the arts, and for his commitment to bridging the gap between the contemporary world and traditional Indigenous culture."