Boozhoo

About Me

Kai nindizhinikaas! (Hello, I’m Kai!)

I’m an Ojibwe woman from Wabigoon Lake Ojibwe Nation, now living in the mountains of British Columbia with my loving husband. I’ve lived in Upsala & Thunder Bay, Ontario as well as Winnipeg, Manitoba.

At that time access to language and tradition was limited due to colonialism. The particularly vivid impacts of genocide and intergenerational trauma in that region are alive and well today, woven deep in the people and systems in the cities.

As an adult I’m trying to find my roots. Writing about my journey helps me explore knowledge, it also helps me learn and grow as a person. My goal is to learn as much as possible so that one day I can write a book. My hope is that it will be something people read and connect with, to give them an understanding of the history, the impacts of colonialism and a perspective on resilience.

I’ve always loved stories because they feed us, they grow our minds, they nourish our spirits and they give us insight into other lived perspectives. I love to read and to listen to people speak about what matters to them. I also love to write, both to make sense of what’s happening around me, to explore interests in depth and more recently to connect with my language and culture.

My primary hobbies include exploring mountains, they’re a vital part of my life, I’m thankful to have the privilege of experiencing them first-hand. There is be a dedicated section to share images and information about the region under my portfolio called Mountains. I am NOT a photographer, these are not top quality photos but they capture some of the beauty well enough to share alongside information about the regional history and lessons they’ve taught me.

When I’m not in the mountains, working or writing - I’m either reading, at the gym, biking, paddling, climbing, shooting my bow or planning and preparing meals with my husband. I work in tech alongside an incredible team of intelligent people. Outside of work, I am interested in what technology can do for language and cultural studies.

** I’ll try to use Anishinaabemowin as much as possible as I learn it, however, I am very novice and spelling seems to vary based on region - please, if you notice an error, let me know! I’m happy to hear it