Strathcona Community League Green Space (10140 86 Avenue)

Anna Muskego

Anna Muskego is a mixed-blood Dene artist from Cold Lake First Nations whose work is rooted in the traditions, teachings, and resilience of her people. Passionate about sharing Indigenous knowledge, Anna enjoys demonstrating traditional arts and crafts in public settings, creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages can learn about First Nations history, culture, and ways of life through hands-on experiences. 

Over the years, Anna has taught and demonstrated traditional Indigenous crafts at a variety of cultural events, festivals, schools, museums, and community gatherings. Her engaging teaching style encourages curiosity, respect, and a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures while inspiring others to learn traditional skills. 

Anna currently serves as the Cultural Crafts Person at Fort Edmonton Park, where she shares Indigenous history through interactive demonstrations, storytelling, and traditional craft-making. Through her work, she helps preserve cultural knowledge and fosters meaningful connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. 

Bobbi-Jo Starr

Bobbi-Jo Starr is an Indigenous singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta, and the proud daughter of Robert Chalifoux of Valleyview and Helen Starr of Peerless Trout First Nation. 

Inspired by a lifelong love of music and guided by her journey of healing, Bobbi-Jo writes songs that reflect her connection to the land, water, and the teachings of miyo-pimâtisiwin—living the good life. Her heartfelt lyrics encourage hope, resilience, and environmental stewardship while inspiring positive change for future generations. 

A 2023 artist-in-residence at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Bobbi-Jo was also the 2024 winner of the Indigenous Voice Talent Competition at KDays. She continues to perform throughout Alberta and has recently recorded her debut album.

Celina Loyer

Celina Loyer is a Cree Métis knowledge keeper, finger weaver, Métis historian, and cultural educator who grew up in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) in a culturally rich Métis home. Deeply connected to her Métis heritage, she is passionate about preserving and sharing traditional knowledge, stories, and cultural practices with people of all ages. 

Celina is an accomplished finger weaver who teaches the history and techniques of traditional Métis sash weaving, helping others understand the cultural significance of this enduring art form. She also works as a Métis historian at the museum in St. Albert, Alberta, where she shares the stories, history, and contributions of Métis people through research, interpretation, and public education. 

Through workshops, demonstrations, and storytelling, Celina creates meaningful opportunities for people to connect with Métis culture and gain a deeper appreciation of the traditions that continue to shape Indigenous communities today. 

Colten Bear

Colten Bear is a Métis musician from Edmonton, Alberta, with a passion for preserving and celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Métis people. He began playing the fiddle at the age of nine and has since performed alongside some of Canada’s finest fiddlers, including Calvin Vollrath, John Arcand, and Natalie MacMaster. Colten has proudly represented Alberta on several occasions at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship and continues to share traditional Métis fiddle music and lively jigs at festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings across the province. His performances honour the legacy of Métis music while inspiring new generations to celebrate their culture through song and dance.

Damian Abrahams

Damian Abrahams is originally from Haida Gwaii and has proudly called Edmonton home for the past 22 years. After many years working alongside youth as a mentor and advocate, he founded Indigital Media, where he uses photography and film to share meaningful stories and celebrate Indigenous voices. 

A Sundancer and dedicated helper, Damian is deeply connected to his ceremony family at Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. He believes in leading through quiet action, building relationships, and helping others find their way. Above all, he is a proud single father who values family, community, and the power of storytelling to inspire connection. 

Doreen Cardinal 

Doreen Cardinal is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) woman from Saddle Lake Cree Nation based in Edmonton, Alberta. With more than 30 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to supporting Indigenous communities through communications, graphic design, youth programming, event coordination, and creative art installations. 

As the founder of Cardinal Visions, Doreen combines cultural knowledge with creative expression to develop programs, events, and visual storytelling that celebrate Indigenous identity, strengthen community connections, and inspire learning and healing. 

Ekti Margaret Cardinal

Okimaskwiw Ekti Margaret Cardinal is a respected Indigenous Knowledge Keeper from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta. Raised in a Northern Plains Cree family that practised and upheld traditional Cree teachings, she has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing Cree culture through storytelling, hands-on learning, and cultural mentorship. 

A renowned tipi and tent maker, as well as an accomplished awâsikan (Cree doll) and miniature accessory maker, Ekti uses her creations and teachings to share Cree history, values, and ways of life with people of all ages. Through workshops and cultural demonstrations, she ensures these traditional skills continue to be passed on to future generations. 

Ekti serves as the Resident Kokoom for the Young Indigenous Women’s Circle of Leadership and has been a dedicated member of the Regional Environmental Action Committee (REAC) since 1990. She and her partner, David, live off-grid on the shores of Lesser Slave Lake, where they continue to model a sustainable lifestyle rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge, respect for the land, and environmental stewardship. 

Lyndon Aginas

Lyndon Aginas is a respected member of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. served on Council for his Nation and formerly as Casino President. With a professional background that includes work with Correctional Service Canada and the Ministry of Environment, Lyndon brings a wealth of leadership, knowledge, and lived experience to his work. 

Deeply connected to the land and his culture, he is passionate about travelling, hunting, gathering traditional medicinal plants, and participating in spiritual ceremonies. Lyndon regularly shares his knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and traditional teachings through presentations and engagement with institutions, governments, industries, and community organizations.

MJ Belcourt Moses

MJ Belcourt Moses is a Métis artist, cultural educator, and Indigenous arts leader with roots in Mohawk, Cree-Métis, and French ancestry. Through her artwork, storytelling, and land-based teachings, she is dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous knowledge while creating meaningful opportunities for cultural understanding and reconciliation. 

MJ is the Indigenous Director for the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival’s Pêhonân Camp and Indigenous Arts Manager for the Edmonton Folk Music Festival’s Nikamowin program. She has led cultural programming, exhibitions, and workshops across Alberta, teaching traditional arts such as hide tanning, beadwork, porcupine quillwork, moose hair embroidery, and fish scale art. An accomplished artist and mentor, MJ is passionate about strengthening community connections through creativity, culture, and the sharing of Indigenous stories and traditions.