Carmella Cutknife

Carmella Cutknife is from Samson Cree Nation, which is one of the four First Nations within Maskwacis, Alberta located in the area covered by Treaty 6. As the coordinator of a special needs support program called Maskwacis Parents Place, she supports caregivers of special needs children on-reserve in accessing resources and support. She has five children between the ages 10 to 25 and has been a caregiver since the birth of her eldest daughter in 2000. As a community advocate, she supports families through guidance, resources and connection.