Biography

Ryan “Gitz Crazyboy” Derangé is a Siksikatsitapi (Blackfoot) and Dene youth facilitator born in Mohkínsstsisi (Calgary). Gitz’s passion and purpose is helping the next generation through his work as a youth educator. Since graduating high school, Gitz began working with youth and creating youth-focused programs. Ever the activist for the environment and Indigenous rights, Gitz is known for his leadership and participation in the Idle No More movement, one of the largest Indigenous mobilizations in Canadian history. A storyteller to his core, he has always had a deep connection to traditional teachings since his mother read to him as a chi...Read More