Madelaine McCallum is a dancer originally from Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan. Though she is well known for Métis dance (she’s been jigging since she could walk!), she enjoys all forms including Pow Wow, contemporary, Hip Hop and just movement from the soul. Madelaine has performed for many stages. Performing was a natural progression into choreographing her first solo piece which includes Powwow dancing, contemporary and Metis Jigging.

Through many performances with her solo piece and collaborating with many dance/theatre companies such as Compaigni Vni Dansi, Dancing Earth and Full Circle etc. Her passion for dance has taken her all over Canada. Madelaine is currently one of the choreographers for Butterflies in Spirit, a dance group made up of family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Founded by Lorelei Williams.

Hailing from Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan, Annie celebrates over 30 years experience in public relations and community development. Having worked with First Nations communities throughout Canada as a front line worker and addictions specialist Annie recognizes the need for Indigenous growth and expansion. In 2019 Annie was the recipient of the Governor Generals intangible cultural heritage award for her participation in the Kronau museum history minutes, a video diary documenting first nations oral history of powwow. Ms. Brass is a firm believer in First Nation self determination and financial independence.

Whether it’s enjoying one of her dynamic comedy routines, informative workshop or developing business strategies Annie has always maintained a positive & thoughtful outlook on life.  Growing up in The Key Anishinabek First Nation, Annie is re-learning her mother language, and believes that we can never stop learning or experiencing new things.  The old adage of you will never know until you try has kept Annie busy for the past few decades, and will likely keep her busy in the future!

Zoey Roy is Nehithaw-Dené and Michif, and is a citizen of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Northern Saskatchewan and is based in Kingston, ON. She is an Artist. Activator. Aunty. And a rebel with a cause. A humorous presenter and a luminous storyteller, Zoey offers practical wisdom for living well amongst the violence of settler colonialism. A lover of words, having fun and synthesizing knowledge, she has spent most of her life traveling the globe sharing her gift of gab through performances, keynote presentations and workshops. Zoey is a hip-hop inspired poet with an insatiable appetite for learning and growing. She has a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Public Policy and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Education where she is looking at how Indigenous people are using social media to actualize their identities, families, and Nations.

Two-spirit elder Bonaventure Fabian (he/they/them) is a very proud warrior of the Red River Métis from Treaty One Territory, living on the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Territories since 1978. Involved in ceremony for nearly 30 years they are a Sundancer and Pipe Carrier who dances alongside the men. Bon believes we are all gifts from Creator wherever we fit on the spectrum. They have a gift for connecting with people of all genders and are warm, welcoming, playful, and creative.

ᐙbᐃᔥᒃbᐃᓀᓯ ᐃᑴ (Sharon Jinkerson-Brass) is a member of Key First Nation in Saskatchewan. Sharon was part of the “sixties scoop” but reunited with her family in the 1980’s. Sharon received her cultural teachings from her beloved Anishinaabe grandmother Rebecca, who was a midwife and traditional healer. Sharon’s cultural heritage has inspired all of her art and way of living.

Sharon is an award-winning artist who was the artistic director of “Big Sky”, a successful multi-media company that performed in the US and Canada. For 30 years Sharon has also been a community leader working for social change for the Aboriginal Community in the areas of arts, culture, health and community development.

Sharon believes that a relevant, sustainable cultural foundation is the key for wellness for her people and all people. Her path has led her to embrace a harm reduction, low barrier, intersectional collaborative approach to culture, ceremony and community engagement.