Jeff Cappo is the Indigenous Education Coordinator for Regina Public Schools and a dedicated leader in both education and the wider community. Originally from Muscowpetung First Nation, Jeff is a residential school survivor who attended Gordon’s Indian Residential School for five years. He holds a Master of Indigenous Education and completed the Indian Teacher Education program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Jeff has been instrumental in advancing Indigenous education through initiatives such as Cree Pedagogy: Dance Your Style, a curriculum exploring the intrinsic value of First Nations perspectives. He also played a key role in building the Youth+Us partnership with K+S and Thomson Community School’s mamawi kakaskihtânânaw (Together We Can) land-based learning program, providing students with hands-on, culturally rich outdoor education experiences.
A mentor to students and educators alike, Jeff continues to share his knowledge, guiding the next generation of land-based educators and inspiring both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. His leadership, mentorship, and dedication to culturally grounded education make him an invaluable contributor to Regina Public Schools and the broader community.