SABLE SWEETGRASS
Arts-Based, Community, EDIA, Indigenous & Reconciliation, Organizational, Governance & Public Policy, Outreach & Engagement
Sable Sweetgrass is a member of the Kainai Nation, born and raised in Calgary / Mohkinstsis. Sable is a consultant, storyteller and playwright. Sable has been an active member in the Calgary Indigenous community working for organizations such as the Calgary Friendship Centre, Making Treaty 7, Calgary Public Library, The Glenbow Museum and is a founding member of the Urban Society of Aboriginal Youth (USAY). She is a graduate of the English / Creative Writing program at the University of Calgary and received her MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2006 Sable won 1st place in the Canadian Aboriginal Arts – Story Writing Contest. She has written and performed on stage for Making Treaty 7 and created a short film titled IPOWAHSIN AT HOME. Sable’s play, Awowakii, is currently being developed for the stage at Theatre Calgary. Sable works for the arts community in Calgary / Mohkinstsis and Treaty 7 as the Director of Indigenous Engagement & Reconciliation with Calgary Arts Development.