Oka is a Sansei, raised in southern Ontario from the 70s to mid 90s.  He is honoured to work on the unceded, ancestral and traditional lands of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and the Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Oka studied at Queens University in Kingston gaining a degree in Sociology.  He furthered his education through the BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses gaining certification as a Children who Witnesses Abuse counselor.  He has spent the past 25 years working in the non-profit sector providing support to vulnerable children, youth and families on the west coast of British Columbia.  Oka's artistic expression began as a musical artist playing with bands as a music producer, dj, vocalist and percussionist then evolved those forms of expression five years ago to focus on visual art pieces and writing.  He spent five years as a juror on the Daniel Kingsbury Music Endowment fund furthering the music dreams of underprivileged youth.  Oka was a story consultant on the Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa International Film Festival selected film Four Faces of the Moon and the ensuing award YASLA nominated graphic novel.  He resides in a place where he sees trees out his window.