Speaking Silently

Speaking Silently was created by Wapshkankwet S. Perrot, who is a part-time poet and visual artist. She is currently a full-time student, where she studies Sociology, emphasis on death studies reclaiming traditional death care practices. She has a background as a Qualified Mental Health Care Provider, who specialized in Grief and Loss work and is currently working towards becoming a Funeral Director who specializes in closed- death care practices working towards reviving non-traditional burials (Americanized burials). Wapshkankwet is an active citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She will be using this space to share poetry, short fiction, essays, and make information on grief & loss work and end of life planning easily accessible and available to all.