Cat Criger is an Indigenous Traditional Teacher, Knowledge Keeper and Philosopher. He is from the Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan, as well as having German and English ancestry. Cat was taught traditional ceremonies, teachings, circles, counselling, healing and plant medicines, Indigenous philosophies and pedagogies by an Anishnawbe Elder and uses these gifts to help all people.
Cat has worked as an Elder and advisor in many Agencies, Government Ministries, Non-Profit Organizations and Corporations. He is retired from the University of Toronto, where he last held the position of Indigenous Advisor within the offices of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Mississauga Campus.
He remains active as a guest speaker, lecturer and consultant in curriculum development, cultural competency and Indigenous perspectives on wellness. Cat is part of Peel Police’s Indigenous Circle and Chief’s Resource Council.