Book Author

Kleo P. Skavinski is Dene-Ukrainian and identifies as Two-Spirit. They were raised by their mother and grandmother on the shore of TuCho and in the boreal bush, Treaty 8 and Treaty 11 territory. Ever since childhood, Kleo has been an admirer of books and has wanted to see their words printed in one. They have also inherited a love for beading and painting from their grandparents. Kleo is currently studying Critical Indigenous Studies and Sociology at the University of British Columbia, on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation. When they are home in Denendeh, they find joy by investing back into their community through their work with youth and at the local library. They have recently earned the title of Aunty and are proud to hold the responsibilities that come with it.