Kennetch's educational background includes studies at the Native Theatre School in Toronto and the Royal Conservatory's Drama Program at the University of Toronto.
Throughout his career, he has worked as an actor and director with numerous renowned theatre companies across North America and abroad, accumulating a diverse range of film and television credits.
Notable projects include Big Bear (1998),Dear America: A Journey to the New World (1999),The Scarlet Letter (1995),and Pocahontas: The Legend (1995).
Kennetch's involvement in Native theatre has granted him a deeper understanding of the responsibility Native artists have in sharing the stories and experiences of their people through dramatization.
He has had the opportunity to work with gifted Native playwrights, directors, and actors, including the admiration of Tomson Highway, Graham Greene, Gary Farmer, Floyd Favel, Tantoo Cardinal, Gordon Tootoosis, and Gil Cardinal.
One particular play that reinforced the importance of cultural identity was "Black Elk Speaks", a story about Black Elk, a Sioux Spiritual Leader, and his vision for the indigenous people of North America.
Kennetch believes that theater can be used as a tool for healing and is a vehicle to educate others.
Although he received his formal training in Toronto, Kennetch has now brought his experiences as an actor and director back to Saskatchewan to assist in the establishment of a Native theatre company.
"I believe the spirit and identity of Native people lies in the beliefs, traditions, and ceremonies of our ancestors. This knowledge and wisdom of our Elders must be passed on to our youth, and we can use theatre as a tool."
As the Artistic Director of the SNTC, he will continue to work towards exposing Native theatre to both Native and non-Native people within Saskatchewan.
