John Kane
Class of 1978
Residence: |
Gowanda, NY
EMAIL JOHN |
Marital Status: |
Married |
Spouse: |
Brenda |
Children: |
Jamie Lee (Kane) Hakes,
Jessica Lynn (Kane) Whitepigeon, John Michael Kane |
Grandkids: |
Gavin Lee Jimerson (4 years
old), Lesten James Whitepigeon (2 years old) |
College/Schools |
University of
Houston |
Occupation: |
Consultant and Planner for
projects on Native Territories. Active board member on two Native
not-for-profit corporations. |
Past Residences: |
Houston, TX; Oneida, NY;
Cambridge, NY; Norwood, NY; Plattsburgh, NY; Gowanda, NY |
Past Jobs: |
Automotive technician;
Advisor and Spokesperson for the League of First Nations; Chief Operating
Officer for a composites R&D and manufacturing facility; Manager for a
Native sustainable enterprise company; Consultant to several Nation
Councils. |
Other Activities |
I have coached youth
basketball, baseball and football. I write and research about Native issues
and history. I am by all accounts a Native activist and promoter of socially
and environmentally responsible economic development. I am the owner of the
Warrior Monster Truck , a Native themed Monster Truck intended to draw kids
to learn about Native history and concepts |
Favorite Teacher(s): |
Bob Cheney |
Memories: |
I really enjoyed my high
school experience. The athletics, theater, my classmates, my closest friends
like Bobby Brigham and Timmy Potter and of course the crew I hung with at
Missy King's |
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