Irene Naemi Watts (née Kirstein, May 24, 1931 – November 21, 2023) was a German-born Canadian writer and educator.
[1] Irene Naemi Kirstein was born in Berlin on May 24, 1931, and lived there for seven years.
[1] Watts earned degrees in English literature and modern history at Cardiff University.
[2] Irene taught at the Ermineskin reserve in Hobbema, Alberta for a year[1] and then began directing plays for young audiences.
[1] Watts has also received an Alberta Achievement Award for outstanding service to drama.