Sandra Lamouche is a Nehiyaw Iskwew (Cree Woman) from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Northern Alberta. She completed her B.A. in Native American Studies from the University of Lethbridge in 2007. In 2021 she successfully defended her M.A. Thesis at Trent University, titled “Nitona Miyo Pimadisiwin (Seeking a Good Life) Through Indigenous Dance” which examines Indigenous Dance as a Social Determinant of Health and Well Being. Sandra is a multidisciplinary creator and storyteller, she is a Champion Hoop Dancer, award winning Indigenous Educational Leader, TEDx & keynote speaker, and award winning author. She has over 30 years experience as a dancer, starting early in childhood and in many different dance styles. The hoop dance teachings that include all of life and lessons of unity and equality allow her to live in accordance with her identity, culture and passion for the environment and social justice. She has decades of experience as an advocate and is resilient & relentless in her pursuit of peace, justice, love and equality. 
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Thesis availble here. 

Photo Credits: 1. Starset Media film still from "Life Giver" 2. Tim Nguyen "Just Breathe, Okâwîmâwaskiy", U of C  3. Lowell Yellowhorn (Santa Fe, NM) 
4. Keri Jo Buckman (Kimberley Kaleidescope Festival) 5. Rick Liberte film still "Gather" 6.  Kyle Fowler performance "Sagowsko"