Curtis was born in Akwasasne but lives and works in Kanehsatake. He speaks fluently his Mohawk language. Curtis has worked extensively in the social service sector as a Residential Counsellor, Social Service Provider, and Education Counsellor, just to name a few. For the past 17 years, he has sat on the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs. His area of expertise is in the area of counselling: It is my belief that if people are to begin healing, we must face the issues that caused the pain. This I believe is true for all addictions. My goal on life is to help those that suffer and to let them know they are not alone.