
Keziah Arevalo is a board member of Kahanee and was born and raised in Winnipeg within a Mennonite tradition that shaped her commitment to community care, social action and ethical responsibility. She holds a degree in Conflict Resolution Studies from the University of Winnipeg and is currently pursuing Circumpolar Studies at Trent University, with a focus on conflict, research ethics and community impact. Her professional background includes work with local non profit organizations such as Shameless Circle and Ricky’s Room, along with experience in board governance, policy development and program delivery. She currently works in 911 Emergency Communications in Winnipeg, where she engages daily with crisis response and trauma informed practice. Keziah’s connection to Kahanee is grounded in a strong belief that storytelling is central to personal healing and collective transformation, and she values Kahanee’s commitment to upholding storytelling spaces with care, responsibility and respect for those who have carried stories across generations.