Mkomose is an Indigenous scholar, educator, and knowledge keeper who focuses on Indigenous knowledge systems, land-based education, and environmental stewardship. He is of Anishinaabe and Irish descent and has dedicated much of his work to reviving traditional ecological knowledge and fostering a deeper connection between people and the natural world.  Mkomose has delivered over 100 invited lectures related to Anishinaabe teachings, all with a pointed focus on restoring Traditional Ecological Knowledge, across Canada and internationally. He supports conscious awakenings using Anishinaabe Cosmovision to respond to the current state of society, with the generous support of plant medicines. Mkomose is both Midewiwin and an initiated Mayan Day Keeper.

This is a picture of Lake Huron during the sunrise and full moon sunset on the Shore of Thessalon First Nation about 5 minutes from Mkomose’s home.

Mkomose lives in the traditional territory of his Anishinaabe Ancestors, in Thessalon First Nation, which is located on the North Shore of Lake Huron. He regularly goes down to the edge of the Lake to make offerings to the Ancestors. Mkomose is also supporting the development of a community in Mississauga First Nation where Anishinaabe Elders can teach community members the knowledge and practices of the ancestors. Mkomose is water and through sweats, moon cycle offerings, and singing ancient ceremonial songs to the lake he continues to uphold his responsibilities to heal the waters.