Lindsay Knight
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- School: University of Saskatchewan
- Campus:
- Department: Native Studies
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Location:
Saskatoon, SK - Dates at University of Saskatchewan: May 2014 - July 2016
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Biography
University of Saskatchewan - Native Studies
Performing Artist/Speaker/Lecturer/Project and Event Coordinator
Music
Lindsay
Knight
Canada
Lindsay Knight aka Eekwol is an award-winning hip hop performing artist living in Saskatoon, originally from Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan. She has successfully completed her Masters Degree at University of Saskatchewan, which she has taken along with her many years of dedication to hip hop and created something unique and astounding to give back to the community. Eekwol uses her voice and words to spread messages of resistance, revolution and keeping the language, land and culture alive for the next generations. Through her original music she displays her activist roots by living and creating as a supporter of both Hip Hop and Indigenous culture and rights. Along with music and academic work, Eekwol frequently works with young people as a mentor and helper through workshops, conferences and programs.
Experience
Eekwol
Performing Artist/Musician/Lecturer/Speaker
I've been creating and performing hip hop music as Eekwol for 12 years. I have recently completed my Masters Degree at the University of Saskatchewan and am working as a sessional lecturer. I am also involved in numerous research/artistic projects throughout Saskatchewan. I have worked in countless schools as a performer, speaker, project coordinator and workshop presenter/facilitator.
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Indigenous Studies
