Skawennati is a First Nations ( Kahnawakeronon ) multimedia artist, best known for her online works as well as Machinima that explore contemporary Indigenous cultures, and what Indigenous life might look like in futures inspired by science fiction. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] She served as the 2019 Indigenous Knowledge Holder at McGill University. [ 3 ] In 2011, she was awarded an Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship which recognized her as one of "the best and most relevant native artists." [ 4 ]