Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of the “Crane Clan” is an Ojibway Anishinabe from Nbisiing (Nipissing) First Nation (NFN). He is the Manager of Cultural Services for the Niijaansinaanik Child & Family Services in Dokis First Nation. He is an Elder/Helper/Knowledge Keeper/Resource Person for Member First Nations of Wasauksing, Shawanaga, Magnetawan, Henvey, Dokis, and Wahnapitae First Nations. In this role, he has been assisting Children & families and First Nation staff in the area of traditional medicine, teachings, ceremonies, and workshops.