Brenda Morrisseau

Brenda Morrisseau is proudly Anicinabe from Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba that is treaty 1, 3 and 5 where she grew up and lived most of her life. Her community is an independent Band with a growing population. Sagkeeng means mouth of the river and is known as the meeting place.
Brenda represents her community’s Community Environment Monitoring Program, named Niigan Aki which translates to Earth First, a new program for her community. Her description of the program includes hope and a unique opportunity to understand and implement Indigenous monitoring and conservation. She looks forward to healing on the land for her community and program guardians. She hopes other Canadians will be open to understand the meaning of Indigenous conservation and Treaty Rights to the land that is shared by many.
Brenda’s education includes a Bachelor of Indigenous Health and Human Services, from Brandon University. Indigenous Counselling from the University of Manitoba. Clinical practice with the Prairie Region Centre for Focusing and Complex Trauma. Has years of work experience in various human service roles.
Brenda was raised by a father who lived off the land trapping, fishing and more, and a mother who worked the land by gardening. She feels her upbringing has prepared her for the Niigan Aki work.