Citizen of the Klamath Tribes
Shuína Skó (meaning "Singing Spring" in the ewksiknii language) is a creative and passionate poet who prioritizes their Indigenous culture as a way to honour their ancestors, community, and the next seven generations to come.
Shuína's poetry invites us into a beautifully authentic space to explore aspects of the Indigenous experience and 2sLGBTQ+ community.
They are one of the most sought-after Indigenous spoken word poets in Turtle Island (North America) and have performed spoken word poetry, given keynote speeches, and provided workshops throughout the United States and Canada.
Shuína's passion is rooted in a desire to empower Indigenous people, create avenues for positive societal change, and share the vibrancy of their culture through storytelling.
They are an internationally known self-published author of several poetry books that elicit strong emotion and provoke thought.
Shuína's books can be found online at Amazon.com and in-store at a variety of book stores including Powell’s Books, Canvasback Books, and Wanuskewin Gift Shop.
Shuína's personal and professional experience fuels their determination to uplift and protect those in more vulnerable positions.
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Shuína Skó went on to gain over 10 years of professional experience providing direct mental/behavioral health services to children and families within marginalized communities.
This involves working closely with Tribal and State Child Welfare agencies regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Indigenous peoples are accessing community resources at high rates throughout the United States and Canada, therefore it is imperative that service providers, administrators, and policymakers become more culturally competent.
Shuína currently provides a variety of culturally specific trainings/workshops that align with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
These cultural teachings are cornerstones to truly being trauma-aware (what is known about trauma), trauma-responsive (what is practiced based on what is known about trauma), and trauma-informed.
Join Shuína in honouring the Indigenous community, celebrating diversity, and ensuring better outcomes for our future generations by learning, practicing, and sharing cultural teachings.
