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The intentionally genderless stage persona “AUNTIE KD”, is an homage to their familial and community roles that honours their values—highlighting the existence of fluidity and appreciation of adaptability within the imposed societal roles of Western worldviews. “AUNTIE KD” is a blend of the maternal care of an auntie, while embodying the comical and suave uncle energy (pulling inspiration from icons like Prince, Michael Jackson, Elvis, and Johnny Cash) that is interactive, and educative.

The vision of his work is deeply influenced and rooted within lived identities as an Indigenous, queer, AUNTIE, and how these identities intersect with his work with in the climate justice movement, and personal vision to see a world of thriving Indigenous communities, leading effective survival strategies for the next seven generations, in reciprocity with nature. Connecting themes of urban indigeneity and queerness to intergenerational trauma and healing, the mission of AUNTIE KD is to uplift Indigenous leadership through bringing artists, leaders, and communities together—carrying forward the vision of our ancestors for the future generations–through heartfelt expressions of love, desire, pride and celebration. With this, he aspires to broaden representation for BIPOC & 2SLGBTQ+ audiences and inspire youth by creating opportunities for Indigenous artists to collaborate through music production, performances and gatherings—in a humble attempt to modernize our current relationship to Mother Earth.