Jaeli Bruno is an aspiring actress from Onion Lake Cree Nation, SK, and a fourth-year student at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto, ON. From a young age, she has been passionate about acting, dance, music, and the arts. Despite limited artistic resources in her community and the demands of a large family, she devoted every spare moment to her craft. After COVID, she chose to turn her childhood dreams into lifelong goals, moving to Toronto to train at CIT. Through challenges and self-discovery, she continues to grow as a dedicated professional artist, freestyle hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and traditional jingle dress dancer.

Anthony Gladue is Plains Cree from Kehewin Cree Nation, whose love for performance began at just six years old. A graduate of the Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT), he has grown into a versatile, multi-disciplinary artist, sharing his cultural knowledge and creative talents with communities across Canada.

Sadie Buck is Seneca from Tonawanda Reservation in New York state and Six Nations of the Grand River, and was born into a long line of traditional singers and dancers. Her life as a traditional singer has honed her training and performance skills to a master’s level. Buck has taken her traditional training ideology and transposed that to her contemporary life as an artist, performer, facilitator, director, author, trainer, researcher and consultant. Sadie is the lead singer for the Six Nations Women Singers.

Born and raised in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, vocalist and songwriter Natasha Fisher crafts songs that take influence from both traditional pop and alternative genres, carried out by edgy melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Her songs capture the intensity of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery, while incorporating Indigenous (Anishinaabe) elements that add depth and authenticity.

Kehew and Kirby Buffalo are twin brothers and renowned Prairie Chicken dancers from the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta (Treaty 6 territory). Known as the “Buffalo Twins,” they are recognized for their lifelong dedication to traditional Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) dance and culture, performing with groups like Red Sky Performance and participating in events such as the Indigenous Legacy Gatherings.

The Manitou Mkwa Singers are an award-nominated Anishinaabe family hand drum group from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, specializing in pow-wow and round dance songs. As a predominantly women’s group (mother and children) and Bear Clan members, they are 2-time JUNO nominees for Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year (2022, 2026).

Buffalo Charging Drum (formerly All Nations Juniors) was founded in 2012 as an urban drum group blending traditional with contemporary style. Emerging from Toronto Council Fire’s Little Embers program, the group carries forward a strong presence of community and culture.

DJ Kimiwan (Myranda Fabiola) is a Toronto-based Oji-Cree DJ, music producer, model, and hoop dancer known for blending cultural heritage with modern music. She frequently performs at major city events like Toronto Pride, TD Music Hall, and Indigenous-focused showcases, using her platform to amplify Indigenous voices, fashion, and culture.