Kiley May facts for kids

Kiley May, born in 1986 or 1987, is a talented storyteller, actor, and filmmaker. She is also an activist who supports two-spirit people. Kiley May is from the Mohawk and Cayuga nations and lives in Toronto.

Kiley May's Early Life

Kiley May grew up in a place called Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. This is a special community for Indigenous people. Her mother is Mohawk, and her father is Cayuga. Kiley May belongs to the Turtle Clan, which is a family group within her nation.

As she grew up, Kiley May learned a lot about herself. She realized she was different from what people expected. She faced some challenges because of who she was.

Moving to Toronto and Finding Her Voice

In 2007, Kiley May moved from her home community to Toronto. She went to journalism school at Ryerson University. While studying, she found a passion for creative writing. Even though she loved writing, she didn't write much for a few years after finishing school.

Kiley May continued to learn about her identity. She started to use both "she/her" and "they/them" pronouns. This means she feels comfortable with both ways of being called.

In 2017, Kiley May became the Youth Ambassador for Pride Toronto. This role allowed her to represent young people in the LGBTQ+ community. She also worked to raise money for a special surgery.

In 2020, Kiley May won an important award. She received the Magee TV Diverse Screenwriters Award from the Toronto Screenwriting Conference. This award recognized her talent for writing for television.

Kiley May's Acting Roles

Kiley May has acted in several TV shows and movies. She brings different characters to life on screen.

• Coroner: She plays the character River Baitz in this TV series.
• It Chapter Two: She appeared as a Native American woman in this movie.
• The D Cut: Kiley May also acted in this production.

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