Scott Wabano

Creative Director | TV & Podcast Host | Advocate

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Often blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary fashion, media, and digital culture, Scott Wabano is an award-winning fashion stylist and designer, creative director, media host, and youth advocate. A 2Spirit Cree from the Mushkegowuk & Eeyou Istchee territories, Scott’s work centres identity, representation, and empowerment with a strong focus on uplifting Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

Scott has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, FASHION, and The National Post, and was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for their impact across fashion, media, and culture. Their work champions sustainable fashion practices while challenging colonial narratives within the industry and creating space for Indigenous excellence to thrive.

Expanding beyond fashion, Scott is an emerging media personality and host, known for their authentic, engaging presence on screen and on stage. They are a host on Rezervations For Two, and frequently host community events, panels, and live conversations. Scott is also the co-host of The Real Rank Podcast, a culture-forward platform rooted in honest dialogue, humour, and community connection.

Scott is the founder of Wabano, a genderless, Indigenous-owned fashion brand that uses design as a tool for education. They also serve as Chairperson of Two Spirits of Eeyou Istchee and is one of the co-founders of the Real Rank Youth Foundation, where their work focuses on youth empowerment, leadership development, and creating safer, affirming spaces for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

As a speaker, Scott delivers powerful, relatable talks that inspire young people to embrace their identity, build confidence, and envision bold futures for themselves. Whether on stage, on screen, or in community, Scott’s work is grounded in one belief: that our stories, our identities, and our voices are not only valid, they are powerful and important.

Speaking Topics: Scott Wabano

2Spirit & Indigiqueer Resurgence

2Spirit and IndigiQueer culture is resurging in the mainstream, and Scott is the perfect expert to help you and your audience understand the movement and history of these identities. In this keynote, Scott will speak to the importance of creating a culture of understanding and acceptance. In addition, they will highlight key ways to honour gender diversity in work and school spaces. Finally, they can help your organization build and establish workplace policies that protect gender-diverse people. What to expect: • Introduction & breathwork exercise • Personal story connected to the keynote • History of 2spirit identities • Introduction of colonization and the gender binary • Honouring gender diversity in all spaces (quiz and mock-up policy overview, incl.)

Taking Up Space: Confidence, Identity & Youth Empowerment

Equip young people to step into their identities with pride and purpose, face challenges with courage, and build confidence through authenticity, resilience, and self-expression. Audiences will gain practical insights into building supportive networks that link cultural identity with professional growth. Scott offers tested approaches to fostering environments where Indigenous youth can thrive, innovate, and influence industries beyond traditional boundaries.

Reclaiming the Runway: Indigenous Representation in Global Fashion

This session examines the systemic barriers faced by Indigenous designers, models, and creatives within mainstream fashion. Scott Wabano draws on their experience working with leading brands to reveal how intentional inclusion can reshape industry narratives. They discuss the importance of authenticity in representation and the role of cultural knowledge in creative decision-making. Attendees will learn how to identify and challenge performative diversity practices while fostering meaningful collaboration with Indigenous talent. Scott provides actionable approaches for organizations seeking to create space for Indigenous-led creativity, ensuring cultural integrity is respected and amplified in global markets.

Your Story is Your Superpower: Motivational Keynote

Through honest reflection and powerful storytelling, Scott invites audiences to see their lived experiences not as setbacks, but as strategy. He challenges people to turn adversity into fuel, authenticity into influence, and vulnerability into strength. This is a raw and uplifting talk that blends personal narrative with universal themes of belonging, courage, and transformation. Participants leave energized, grounded in self-worth, and ready to move through the world with purpose and power. This could also be used in a sharing-circle style.

Fashion as Empowerment: Identity, Style & Self-Expression

A high-energy workshop that explores fashion as a tool for self-discovery, creativity, and activism. Scott used this workshop to teach youth how to use style to communicate who they are and who they want to be. This session could also also include an open fashion show to celebrate and showcase community members on a fun, interactive fashion runway.

Digital Identity Creative Influence

Workshop on building meaningful, authentic presence online. Including how to show up with values, create content that matters, and use influence for positive impact.