Haley Kootenhayoo

Communications Coordinator

Haley Kootenhayoo (she/her) is Indigenous (Nakota Sioux) from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation within Treaty 6 territory, Alberta. She advocates for the youth, mental health, climate change mitigation, Indigenous rights and sovereignty, 2SLGBTQ+ rights, and marginalized communities.

Haley's journey within ICA began when she became a part of CreateAction Cohort 5. During this experience, she served as the Inform + Connect Intern before moving into the Youth Communications Coordinator and most recently Communications Coordinator.

As she seeks to learn and grow, Haley is presently pursuing her studies on a part-time basis at Norquest College. Additionally, she is deeply committed to preserving her Indigenous cultural traditions and is presently involved in learning Stoney, her native language, through community-based classes. She also contributes her time to the Youth Climate Lab's RAD Cohort 2.0, focusing on "youth-led radical collaboration and climate justice."

Haley's commitment to her community is further demonstrated by her collaboration with fellow youth in her community on the development of a youth program. This initiative is aimed at fostering resources and engagement among her peers, and their dedication has been recognized through the approval of a grant provided by the Indigenous Youth Roots Creation Grant! Haley looks forward to the positive impact their work will bring to their community, promising a brighter future!