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Meet Our Team
Dakota House
Founder | Actor | Author | Black Belt Martial Artist | Facilitator
Dakota House is a proud father and is registered with the Tall Cree First Nation in northern Alberta. He has a successful career in numerous movies and television productions. Best known for his role as TeeVee Tenia on the CBC Series “North of 60”, Dakota has starred in numerous feature films and made numerous guest star appearances in TV shows such as Heartland, X- Files, and Dreamkeeper.
Dakota has over 20 years of sobriety and prides himself on being a strong role model for youth. For over two decades, Dakota has devoted much of his time to educating youth on motivation, self-esteem and making positive choices. He also has a Martial Arts background with a blackbelt in Hopkido.
Dakota has travelled extensively across North America, bringing hope and inspiration to youth through his Going Miles presentations, youth conferences and other special events. He was honoured recently in the province of Alberta with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 for service to his community.
Scott Ward
Comedy Hypnotist | Certified Teacher | Author
Scott is a member of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba. A natural with the audience, Scott provides a high quality, hilarious live hypnosis show that will keep you wanting more.
Hypnotizing for over two decades, Scott has entertained thousands of people at events large and small—from the Las Vegas Strip to The Seminole Hard Rock to headlining at the River Cree Casino in Edmonton.
Scott studied at the University of Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Drama and Intercultural Education. Along with being a certified teacher, Scott is also a certified hypnotherapist and has co-authored a business book titled “Energize Your Entrepreneurial Spirit” with his brother.
Pooky G
Hip Hop MC | Actor | Facilitator
POOKY G aka Roni Gauthier, is registered with the Tallcree First Nation in Alberta. She is also an Indigenous hip hop artist, model, actor, and radio host. Raised in the inner city of Edmonton,
Alberta, Pooky G has used music as an outlet to escape her harsh everyday reality. She has channeled her gifts and talents to become POOKY G “The Queen of the North”.
She has recently released a long overdue EP titled “SO FAR, SO HOOD” and has opened up for well known Rappers including Travis Scott and D12. Pooky G and her EP Album “So Far So Hood” can be found on many streaming platforms.
JOHN LANGAN
John is an award winning author and speaks professionally to thousands of people nationwide on a story of resilience, intergenerational residential school trauma, and the ability to overcome obstacles in life through perseverance and determination. He is a soldier, police officer, traditional knowledge/language keeper, and most importantly a husband and father. John is driven to share the beauty of indigenous culture and ceremony. His story will motivate and build resilient leaders and organizations.
Notorious Cree
Notorious Cree (James Jones) is a Nehiyaw (Cree) performance artist, cultural educator, and advocate from Tall Cree First Nation (Treaty 8), Northern Alberta. Blending ancestral teaching with contemporary expression, he shares Indigenous culture worldwide through hoop dance, powwow dance, and digital storytelling to an audience of 6M+ across TikTok and Instagram. James has performed on major stages including the Winter Olympics, JUNO Awards, Pan Am Games, and Coachella, bringing Indigenous artistry to mainstream audiences while challenging stereotypes. Beyond the stage, he delivers workshops and keynotes on identity, language, and cultural revitalization—especially empowering youth to reconnect with who they are. A former So You Think You Can Dance Canada standout, James continues to champion Indigenous rights, representation, and stories told with authenticity and respect.
Mary “Mama Stanley” Loewen
Mary Loewen, known to many as Mama Stanley, is a proud Indigenous woman from Treaty 4 Territory and a member of Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Mary has been a devoted Edmonton Oilers fan since their first Stanley Cup victory in 1984. During some of the most difficult years of her life, including surviving domestic violence, Oilers hockey became a source of comfort, hope, and strength. The team gave her something positive to believe in and helped her find moments of joy during times of fear and uncertainty.
Her life was also deeply shaped by her son Ryan, who lived with severe disabilities after contracting pneumococcal meningitis as a baby. Ryan taught Mary about courage, unconditional love, and finding happiness through life’s greatest challenges. Although he passed away in 2013, his legacy continues to inspire her.
Today, Mary is proudly known as an Oilers superfan, community volunteer, fundraiser, and survivor. She believes every person has value, every story matters, and even the hardest experiences can be transformed into opportunities to support and uplift others.
Her message is simple: believe in yourself, never give up, and always help others along the way.
She still believes—and always will.
DJ Rocko Milan
DJ Rocko Milan is an Edmonton-based professional DJ with more than 20 years of experience entertaining audiences across Alberta and beyond. Since beginning his DJ career in 2001, he has performed at nightclubs, festivals, weddings, corporate celebrations, cultural gatherings, galas and private events.
Known for his versatility, smooth mixing and ability to read a crowd, DJ Rocko brings together classic favourites, Latin rhythms, throwback anthems and today’s biggest hits. His energetic performance style and extensive musical knowledge allow him to create an experience suited to every audience and occasion.
Whether performing at an intimate celebration or a large public event, DJ Rocko Milan delivers a polished, professional and high-energy experience that keeps people dancing.
Testimonials
"We are so happy that we were able to bring you here through our Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth program. Over the years, the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre through their youth programming, endeavors to bring in motivational speakers or presenters to speak to Yellowknife youth about building and preserving self-esteem and success in their lives"
Kathy E. Arden
"We have had a number of facilitators with minimal success. Your interaction with the groups and the engaging activities not only showed students how to improve their self-esteem and empowerment, but how to engage in personal motivation and being proud of who you are."
O'Chiese First Nation School, AB
"Thank you so much for your amazing Parent/Student Conference for our school! Your sessions were all about what we needed: Self-esteem, Empowerment, Motivation, and going after your dreams...Our students have never been so engaged, participatory, and involved in any sessions at our school as they were with you! Thank you for your deep attention to the needs of our community's future: our Youth!"
Lara Jollymore, Principal
"Thank you for a truly awesome workshop for the youth of Songhees. My only regret is that I did not attend the first workshop in March. I observed the youth during the workshop and was impressed with their behavior and attitude. It takes a lot to keep the youth focused for one day, let alone three days. I must say that each of you have a gift not many have. You were able to interact with the youth and involve everyone at the workshop, including myself, usually shy at gatherings.."
Event Organizer, Songhees First Nation, BC
"When reflecting back on the youth's evaluations, it became apparent that you made a great impression on the youth who were in attendance and they thoroughly received your messages with great thought! Again, I commend you on a job well done and wish continued success in your journey of healing and helping others."
