Donna Powless

Donna Powless (Cayuga from Six Nations) is the director of Taiaiako’n Historical Preservation Society (THPS), which was formed under the jurisdiction of Chief Arnold General, Beaver Clan, Onondaga, Six Nations. Powless is a researcher into Onkwehonwe sacred sites, an educator and counsellor who teaches Indigenous language arts and has worked tirelessly for the well-being of her community from within many different Native organizations. The mandate of THPS is to protect sacred sites in High Park and the Niwa’ah’ Onega’ Gai’ii (Humber River).