From Moose Cree First Nation, Keenan is an avid third-person writer and first gained film experience acting in Don McKellar’s 2018 Through Black Spruce. Since then, Keenan was able to add acting and stunt acting roles in his resume along with working behind the scenes as a assistant director, lighting tech, and production assistant.
Keenan wrote, produced, and directed his first short film, Through Brown Glass, which premiered this past October at imagineNative Film Festival. His short film has also premiered at multiple national film festivals.
Our mission is to foster connection, opportunity, and knowledge-sharing for those who create (Oshichikesiwuk). In doing so, we empower the voices of Mushkegowuk Cree to express the sacred connection between our people, water, land, and all our relations.
We envision a future where the voices of Omushkegowuk creators (Oshichikesiwuk) are empowered and valued, ensuring a legacy of harmony between culture and sustainability that resonates through generations connected to the James Bay Coast (Nanipek).