Kristi White a proud Haudnosaunee woman who is a Oneida Nation of the Thames, Bear Clan member. As a mother of four, Kristi has spent many years guiding the establishment and implementation of programs for families and children based around healthy living, healthy relationships, literacy and cultural appropriate content and has worked alongside and consulted with numerous agencies across Canada. Kristi is a children's Author/Publisher who has a 5 book series out that is center focused on Indigenous children especially boys and literacy. Kristi creates a story with books that open the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, inspiring them to read deeper, search further, and explore their own creative gifts. Taking inspiration from Indigenous cultures, she focuses on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and acceptance of other languages and cultures traditions. Kristi has traveled across Turtle Island with her family who each have their own unique diversity issues with their stories and teachings. She and her family are very culturally and socially active in their communities and participate in many events and ceremonies.