Dëneze Nakehk’o is a Dehcho and Denesuline Dene from Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation. He is a founding member of Dene Nahjo and a Research Fellow with the Yellowhead Institute, with a strong background in northern media and storytelling. As a professional facilitator, Dëneze supports communities in dialogue, learning, and action. He is a passionate advocate for Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural revitalization, and self-determination.