Karlee Fellner

Dr. Karlee Fellner is a member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta, a Registered Psychologist (Alberta), and CEO and Founder of ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness. Dr. Fellner worked for over 10 years as a Professor of Counselling Psychology-Indigenous Education at the University of Calgary before resigning her tenured position to focus on community-based clinical work. Dr. Fellner is a prominent clinical scholar activist who has been working in the fields of iyiniwak (Indigenous) healing, wellness, and psychologies for over 14 years. Her program of research focused on Indigenous approaches to therapy and trauma work; Indigenous research, curriculum and pedagogy; culturally appropriate counselling; complex trauma; and holistic and traditional approaches to wellness. She has been working with people in clinical practice for over 17 years, and has been designing and implementing land-based, culturally-rooted programming in mental health and addictions for over 9 years. Dr. Fellner has a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and completed her internship in Clinical Psychology at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis. In addition to her work in mental health and addictions, Dr. Fellner is a visual artist, mother, and traditional jingle dancer. She is also the host of the Soul Medicine: Ancient Psychologies for Wellness podcast.