Wilfred Burton

he/him

108-105 Willis Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7T0Z3
Phone: 306-380-7490
Email: wilfred [dot] burton [at] gmail [dot] com

Wilfred Burton is originally from Midnight Lake, Saskatchewan. He is a graduate of the University of Regina (B.Ed.), FNUC (B.A.), and the University of Victoria (M.Ed.). Since beginning his teaching career in 1979 (LaLoche, Regina, and Saskatoon), working primarily in elementary schools and later at the University of Regina with SUNTEP and the University of Saskatchewan (SUNTEP).
Now retired, Wilfred devotes his time to volunteer work with Gabriel Dumont Local #11 and the Open Door Society. He continues to support Indigenous education as a knowledge keeper (Saskatchewan Ministry of Education and Saskatoon Public Schools), while also doing contract work for various educational institutions. His creative interests include beading, rug hooking, reading, and writing.
Wilfred is the published author of numerous Métis-focused children's picture books. His most recent title Kohkum's Royal Bannock (Thistledown Press, 2025) just won a HighPlains International Book Award.

Community affiliation: Métis

Languages: English

Roles and Services: Authenticity reader, Author / Writer, Peer reviewer

Cultural roles and services: Indigenous content reviewer, Indigenous cultural educator , Knowledge Keeper, Mentor for new writers

Other fields of interest / expertise: Art, Education; Elementary, Education; Post-secondary, Facilitation

 

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