Tammy Rae, a member of Whitefish Lake First Nation (Treaty 8 Territory), is dedicated to preserving the Cree language through music. While pursuing her Master's degree, she balances her academic commitments with her role as 'Rezzo' in the well-received Indigenous musical "Bear Grease." Tammy holds degrees in Native Studies and Education from the University of Alberta.

Tammy Rae recently headlined "Le Grand Ménage des Fêtes!" which was broadcast by TV5Monde in over 200 countries. Her theatrical accomplishments include "CIVIL BLOOD: A Treaty Story" with Thou Art Here Theatre."

In addition to her performances, Tammy is the author of "Naskwahamâtowin," a Cree language resource designed to facilitate learning the Cree language. This immersive resource utilizes familiar nursery rhymes from childhood but presents them in the Plains Cree Y dialect, making it an excellent educational tool for learners of all ages.

Tammy Lamouche

Shane Chartrand, of the Enoch Cree Nation, is the forefront of Indigenous Cuisine in North America. Raised in Central Alberta where his family taught him the values of hunting, fishing and the outdoors, where he started his Culinary and personal journey. He relocated to Edmonton, Alberta, pursuing his culinary training at NAIT, where he graduated and received his Red Seal, as well as later receiving an Honorary Degree, Award of Excellence for his outside academic accolades. He has won many competition awards, trophies and medals for his Culinary Competitions, and even wrote an award-winning cookbook, called tawaw- Progressive Indigenous Cuisine.

Shane has run many hotels, restaurants and resorts, even his own  restaurant, Paperbirch, in Old Strathcona Market in Edmonton, Alberta. He also has competed on- Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef Canada, CHOPPED Canada, Fridge Wars and Wall of Chefs. Additionally, Shane has been part of- Red Chef Revival documentary, APTN’s Michif Country. Travelling all over the globe, Shane performs Keynote Indigenous Food Talks and Food Demonstrations from Toronto and Vancouver to New York City, Cairo and Sharm El Shiek. “Food is all he knows, and he wants to learn, see, know, cook and eat......more!”

Tansi, my name is Hayden Saddleback, my Cree name is piyêsiw awâsis, which translates to Child of Thunder. I am from Samson Cree Nation located within Treaty 6 Territory. I am 24 years old, I’ve lived off-reserve for most of my life. I am Stony Nakoda on my mother’s side and Cree on my father’s side. I completed my high school diploma in 2018 at Bev Facey Community High School at the age of 17 and went on to graduate from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Geomatics Engineering Diploma program.

Tansi, my name is Ohosis (oo-hoo-sis) meaning little owl in Cree, I also go by as Cameron Saddleback. I am a member of Samson Cree Nation located in Treaty 6 territory. I am Stony Nakoda on my mother’s side and Cree on my father’s side. I graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Indigenous Studies. Prior to completing my Bachelor of Arts I completed three years of Civil Engineering.

Linsay Willier

Linsay Willier is Nehiyo (Cree) and Hungarian from Sucker Creek First Nation in Northern Alberta. Linsay turned her passion for youth empowerment into fruition by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Development. While enrolled in University Linsay competed in the hit television show ‘Canada’s Next Top Model’, placing second. She then used her fame and education to create self esteem building workshops. Visiting hundreds of Indigenous communities to help build up youth morale. Linsay is also a trained actor, competitive hockey player and proud mother.