Dr. Alex McKay
| Dr. Alex McKay | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1945 |
| November 30, 2019 (aged 74)November 30, 2019 (aged 74) | |
| Other names | Elder Alex McKay |
| 💼 Occupation | |
Alex McKay (born July 2, 1945 – November 30, 2019) was Anishinaabe from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug in northern Ontario. He was an associate professor, Native Elder, and cultural protector. His grandson is well-known actor, D'Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai.
He is best known for his research and study as an Anishinaabemowin professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto, where he had been involved with the program since its founding.[1]
Career
McKay, an Anishinaabemowin language professor at the University of Toronto’s Indigenous Studies department, was a cultural ambassador who committed to sharing knowledge of Red Sky Performance.[2] He often visited the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation with his family.
References
- ↑ "First Nations artists bring Indigenous languages to Robarts Library | University of Toronto". www.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ "A place of pride and partnership". The Varsity. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
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