Adam PhippsEditor & Post SupervisorAdam Phipps is a filmmaker, musician, and installation artist. His core values of ecological responsibility, inclusive community, and equity are… Learn More
BRANDON KLEIMAN SET DESIGNERBrandon is a set and costume designer based in Toronto with work appearing on stages across Canada. He was nominated… Learn More
Cliff CardinalSCRIPTERCliff Cardinal is a writer and performer. His solo play HUFF was shortlisted for Amnesty International’s Freedom of Expression Award.… Learn More
Cris DerksenComposerJuno nominated Cris Derksen is an Internationally respected Indigenous Cellist and Composer. In a world where almost everything — people,… Learn More
EVA THOMASVIDEO COLLECTION COORDINATOREva Thomas is a member of the Walpole Island First Nation. As a creator and storyteller, she is passionate about… Learn More
Israel GarciaHair StylistIsrael Garcia hails from Walpole Island (Bkejwanong) First Nation. With Ojibway and Mexican roots, and over 17 years in the… Learn More
Katie MooneyCoordinatorKatie Mooney is a Metis woman from the traditional homeland of the Metis in Treaty 6 territory. Katie finds the… Learn More
LESLEY BEARDYProgram CoordinatorLesley is both Anishinaabe and Inninew from the Missipawistic Cree Nation. She is based in Treaty One Territory Winnipeg Manitoba.… Learn More
Melanie EganProgramming Committee, Runway & MarketplaceMelanie Egan is the Director of Craft & Design at Harbourfront Centre with over 30 years of experience in the… Learn More
MICHELLE RAMSAYLIGHTING DESIGNERMichelle is a lighting designer who works with dance, theatre, and opera companies across Canada. Selected designs include: Indigenous Fashion… Learn More
MYRANDA SPENCEPROGRAM COORDINATORMyranda Spence is Oji-Cree; her maternal ancestral Cree roots are from northern Ontario James Bay and her paternal Ojibwe roots… Learn More
Sage PaulExecutive & Artistic DirectorSage Paul is an urban Denesuliné woman based in Toronto and a member of English River First Nation. Her ethos… Learn More
Summer Faith Garcia – Anang Kwe – Star WomanMakeup ArtistA Rez Kat from Walpole Island First Nations Bkejwanong Territory. Summer is an artist of many trades. Specializing in Professional… Learn More
Shane BelcourtDirector ConsultantShane Belcourt is Tony Belcourt’s son. Or Christi Belcourt’s brother. Or Claire’s Dad. He is also an award-winning Métis director,… Learn More
Tracee SmithChoreographerTracee Smith is Founder, CEO and Producer of Outside Looking In (OLI), and is Oji-Cree from Missanabie Cree First Nation in northern… Learn More
Xina CowanMarketplace Selection Committee MemberXina spent the first 29 years of her life in Montreal and now calls Yellowknife home. After studying Human Relations… Learn More
Candace Scott-MooreProducerCandace Scott-Moore (Wilde) [Anishinaabe – Ojibwe Potawatomi] is a graduate from the Centre for Indigenous Theatre and The Banff Centre… Learn More
Dehmin Cleland Workshops & Panels CoordinatorDehmin Cleland is an Objibwe and Odawa artist. Originally from Wikwemikong, she now resides in Toronto as she completes her… Learn More
JENNIFER STOBARTSTAGE MANAGERJennifer is honoured to be working with IFA and their remarkable team of designers and creative visionaries. Jennifer is a… Learn More
LESLIE MCCUE MARKETPLACE COORDINATOR Leslie Kachena McCue is a member of the Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation, who has fought for Indigenous rights… Learn More
Liam ColbourneRunway CoordinatorLiam Colbourne is a free-lance production and events consultant specializing in Fashion and The Arts. With many years of experience… Learn More
Pesch NepooseAssistant Stage ManagerPesch Nepoose is a Cree multidisciplinary artist from Edmonton, Alberta. She currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. In May 2019, she… Learn More
Damien NelsonPublicityDamien Nelson is press agent with 15 years of experience in marketing and communications in the arts sector. As a… Learn More
Emma PetahtegooseMarketing AssistantEmma Petahtegoose is Anishinaabe, Onyota’a:ka and Lenape. Emma also goes by her Anishinaabe name, Niigaanii (pronounced nee-gon-nee). Emma was raised… Learn More
Jessica Lea FlemingCommunity Access DirectorJessica Lea Fleming is a Métis / Scottish-settler cisgender woman originally from Penetanguishene, Ontario. She is a multi-award-winning artist and… Learn More
Kristy-Anne IngleseIndustry ManagerKristy Inglese is Moose Cree from Moose Factory First Nation. She has worked with Indigenous Fashion Arts (IFWTO at the… Learn More
Robin FisherMarketing CoordinatorRobin has enjoyed an extensive career as a set and costume designer for theatre, dance, and film. Her design work… Learn More
Savanna ChiblowDigital Strategy DirectorSavanna Chiblow is a 2Spirit Anishinaabe-kwe from Mississaugi First Nation. She is a digital communications storyteller and community builder. Her… Learn More
Summer Faith Garcia – Anang Kwe – Star WomanMakeup ArtistA Rez Kat from Walpole Island First Nations Bkejwanong Territory. Summer is an artist of many trades. Specializing in Professional… Learn More
Israel GarciaHair StylistIsrael Garcia hails from Walpole Island (Bkejwanong) First Nation. With Ojibway and Mexican roots, and over 17 years in the… Learn More
FAYE MILLENCoordinatorFaye Millen is of Cree & European ancestry currently living in Toronto, Ontario. Her fashion industry experience over the past… Learn More
