Dorothy Taylor

Dorothy Taylor is Mississauga Ojibwe Anishinaabe and is recognized as a traditional knowledge holder and Elder. She resides in the Curve Lake community with her husband, Mark. Dorothy is a storyteller and hand drummer. She is known locally and beynd as an environmental activist. Dorothy is the Founder of the Sacred Water Circle, a multi-faith collective of community volunteers with the vision of restoring humanity’s sacred relationship with water. She is a founding member of Inwendaamin Oki – How We Are Related to the Land – which brings together students, alumni and community members promoting land and water at Trent University. Elder Dorothy frequently conducts ceremonies and shares the culture in the schools. The children and the Youth are her inspiration. She lives in the light and with gratitude and most importantly love.