Indigenous Speakers

David A. Robertson

Acclaimed Author & Graphic Novelist | Advocate for Indigenous Stories & Mental Health

David A. Robertson stands as one of Canada’s most influential voices in literature and public discourse. A member of Norway House Cree Nation, he is a celebrated author, graphic no...

Jesse Thistle

Historian & Bestselling Author | Assistant Professor of Métis Studies, York University

Jesse Thistle is a Métis-Cree Ph.D. candidate in History and an Assistant Professor at York University in Toronto. His research focuses on the intergenerational and historical trau...

Ashley Callingbull

Actress | Model | Host | First Nations Activist

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a conte...

Scott Wabano

Creative Director | TV & Podcast Host | Advocate

Often blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary fashion, media, and digital culture, Scott Wabano is an award-winning fashion stylist and designer, creative di...

John Langan

Traditional Knowledge & Language Keeper | Police Officer | Soldier | Father | Award Winning Author

John Langan is a Saulteaux (pronounced So-Toe)/ Cree indigenous man from Keeseekoose First Nation, Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 Territory, and hails from the Bear Clan. A graduate of the...

Orene “DJ O Show” Askew

Afro-Indigenous Popular Media Personality | Intersectionality Expert

Orene “DJ O Show” Askew is an Afro-Indigenous and 2Spirit award-winning DJ from BC’s west coast. Orene was born and raised on X̱wemelch’stn (Capilano) Reserve in North Vancouver, B...

Dr. Pamela Palmater

Indigenous Lawyer, Author & Activist

Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw lawyer, professor, author, and social justice activist from Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation). She has 4 university degrees, including a Doc...

Darian Kovacs

Award-Winning Digital Marketing Specialist | Founding Partner, Jelly Marketing

Darian Kovacs is the Indigenous founder of Vancouver-based SEO company Jelly Digital Marketing & PR & digital marketing course Jelly Academy. He brings 15 years of marketing experi...

Carey Price

Hockey Legend | Montreal Canadiens All-time Leader in Wins (348) | Proud Member of the Ulkatcho First Nation | Olympic Champion | Hart Trophy Winner (NHL MVP)

Carey Price is a generational talent who has continued the fabled goaltending tradition of the Montreal Canadiens alongside celebrated names like Plante, Dryden, and Roy. His rise...

Christine Marie

Founder + CEO, Awasis Boutique | Award-Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur

Christine Marie is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and Filipino/Métis mother of two. She is the founder of Awāsis Boutique, which she launched in February 2018 as an online...

Ethan Bear

Indigenous Role Model | Youth Advocate | Professional Hockey Player

Ethan Bear is a Plains Cree athlete, proud member of the Ochapowace Nation, and a powerful voice for courage, resilience, and cultural pride. Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan,...

Harley Knife

Professional Animator | Advocate for Indigenous Representation in Media

Harley Knife, known by his Cree name “Good Morning Rising Sun,” is a proud member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation from Treaty 6 territory and currently resides in Kelowna, BC. With...

Dr. Candace Manitopyes

Indigenous Educator | Founder, Relentless Indigenous Woman Co. (RIW Co.)

Dr. Candace Manitopyes (née Linklater) stands as one of today’s most compelling Indigenous voices. As the founder and CEO of Relentless Indigenous Woman Co., she connects the world...

Susan Aglukark

Canadian Music Icon | Inuk Recording Artist | 4 x Juno Award Winner | Motivational Speaker, Author | Founder of the Arctic Rose Foundation

During a career that has spanned more than 30 years, Susan Aglukark’s journey as a singer-songwriter has led her to reflect on who she is, where she comes from and the importance o...

Angela Sterritt

Award-Winning Investigative Journalist | National Bestselling Author

Angela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and national bestselling author. She comes from the Wilp Wiik’aax (we-GAK) of the Gitanma...

Brandi Morin

Indigenous Author, Journalist | Survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis

Brandi Morinis an acclaimed Cree/Iroquois/French journalist from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Canada, who has dedicated over a decade to amplifying Indigenous voices and shedding...

Larissa Crawford

Award-Winning Anti-Racism and Indigenous Researcher | Entrepreneur

Larissa Crawford proudly passes on Métis and Jamaican ancestry to her daughter, Zyra. She is a published Indigenous, anti-racism, and climate justice researcher, policy advisor, an...

Raina Dawn Lutz

Expert in Holistic Nutrition | Women’s Empowerment Champion | Entrepreneur

Raina Dawn Lutz discovered her passion for food, healing and wellness in 2010 while studying Holistic Nutrition in Kitsilano, BC. This sparked her journey toward living in tune wit...

Sage Paul

Award-Winning Artist & Designer | Artistic Director, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

Sage Paul is an urban Denesuliné tskwe based in Toronto. She is a member of the English River First Nation. An award-winning artist and designer, Sage is also a recognized leader o...

Michael (Arvaarluk) Kusugak

Inuit Author & Storyteller

Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is an Inuit author and mesmerizing storyteller who takes audiences on a transcendent journey as he shares his experiences and love for his Arctic home. Mi...

Gabrielle Scrimshaw

Indigenous Leadership Expert | Co-Founder of the Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada

Gabrielle Scrimshaw is an Indigenous professional with a passion for creating social impact. She has an MBA from Stanford and is a Gleitsman Fellow at the Center for Public Leaders...