Mihko Pîsim

Persona

Okimâw Mihko Pîsim (prononced mih-ko piisim; they/them), also known as Ren, is a Two-Spirit, First Nations (indigenous) North American.

Mihko Pîsim means “Red Sun” in Nêhiyawêwin (Cree spoken language) and is written ᒥᐢᑯ ᐲᓯᒼ in syllabics. This is an officially registered name, though Ren is their colloquial name.

In reference to a title, it is appropriate to refer to them as: Okimâw Mihko (Okee ma, emphasis on first syllable), Okimâw, Your/Their Excellency.

Preferred Pronouns: They/Them

Whereabouts

Mihko currently resides in the lands located between the Baronies of Ben Dunfirth and Rising Waters.

Heraldry

Device: Per pale urdy Or and purpure, a brown bison rampant to sinister proper and a stag rampant argent.

Current Office(s)

Territorial Baronial - Barony of Rising Waters (September 2025 - present)

Baronial Fealty Oath

Nimiywêyihta, êkwa nîkânetin nitôtêmowin. Kîwêtinohk mistahi okimâwiyiniwa. Kî-ohci-pê-pîkiskwêwin êkwa nika-pêsiwak. Nika-otêhêwak, êkwa nika-pimipahtâw kîkway kîwiyiniwak. Kîwiyiniwak kîsikâw pîsimwêwêwak. Êkwa kîkinaw nêhiyaw askî kî-miyo-ohpikihâkan. Nika-nitawi-kîsikâw ôma kîsikâwiyiniwin Êkwa nika-mîna kîsikâwiyiniwin kî-wîcihitowin. Mîna ôma nitawi-miywêyihtam.

I show loyalty and give respect and allegiance. To the great rulers of the North. With words (oaths) that are spoken and taken. I will serve you, and carry your land on behalf of your people That your people may flourish like the sun. And bring well-being to our land. I will seek to lead in the light of honour. And I will also give honour through right action. And so I swear it from my will.

Past Office

Pursuivant - Barony of Rising Waters
Baronial Seneschal - Barony of Ben Dunfirth

SCA History

Mihko's first event was September 2023 at Gwyll Y Flam.

Interests

Awards

Award of the Chalice's Crystal - March 23rd, 2024
Award of the Spider - May 11th, 2024
Award of the Boar's Tusk - June 8, 2024
Award of Arms - October 5th, 2024
Award of the Chalice's Crystal - May 3rd, 2025

**Please note if you plan on giving Ren an award, they need advanced notice to prepare, or they will not go up in front of the crowd.

Authorizations

Armoured Combat

Other Activities

Mihko is the classic SCA nerd; however they also like sports. They are sure to can find something that others have in common. Mihko was apprenticed to The Honourable Baroness Liadin Kenari Chu, Castor Herald Extraordinary in May of 2025.