Sharon Larose

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Bannock & Tea | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Sharon Larose from Usk, BC shares her knowledge of Bannock passed down by her mother and kokum. Bannock can be baked in a pan or on a stone (camping), shallow pan-fried, or deep-fried. You can enjoy it with stews or just jam and butter. Sharon is a Festival Favourite who always has a lineup waiting to taste her delicious fry bread. She has made a many Bannocks over the fire and thinks it’s the best when fried!

Anna Cousins

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Cultural Crafts | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Anna Cousins (Muskego)  Is a mixed blood Dene artist, she loves working with the public teaching people of all ages about our First Nations history and traditional crafts over a number of platforms. She is a Dene artisan who is passionate about creating functional traditional art pieces.

Doreen Cardinal

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Featured Artist | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Doreen’s artistic endeavours is in Graphic Design amd holds a diploma in GraphicDesigner, Photographer and Aboriginal Child and Family Services.. She holds a wealth of experience in managing, communications, administration, event coordination, planning, Indigenous liaison, programming, production, photography, and videography and Art Installations for festivals. Her most recent Installation creation brought her to Kamloops this past June 2024 for National Aboriginal Day.

Brianna Lizotte

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Sunday • 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Brianna a recent graduate at MacEwan University with the Bachlor of Music Program, Brianna has compete at the Canadian Grand Masters, performed in music festivals across Alberta, and traveled to Rome to support the Metis delegates during their meetings with the Pope in 2022. Brianna can be found teaching fiddle lessons, Metis history through music and dance workshops, and in studios recording for documentaries, EPs, singles, etc. She looks forward to developing her voice within the Canadian music scene.

Jerry Saddleback JR

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Saturday & Sunday • 3:00 - 3:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Co-Owner of Kokimaw Nipawo with his wife, Jerry Saddleback Jr., is a father first, husband, continuing life­long learner of the Plains Cree Culture and Traditions as well as a musician & businessman. He thrives with a background in First Nations Governance as a past serving member of Council for Samson Cree Nation. Kokimaw Nipawo specializes in wellness workshops, art therapy, cultural teachings, traditional Plains Cree Hoop-Dance, Music & traditional Powwow Dance showcases and much more.

Alex Kusturok

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Saturday • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Saturday • 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Growing up, Alex (3rd Generation fiddle player)  followed his mother Patti to Old time dances around Manitoba where he was enriched with the Métis fiddle from a very young age. By age 7, the passion for music became apparent and fiddle became the focus of Alex's life.


En grandissant, Alex (joueur de violon de 3e génération) a suivi sa mère Patti pour danser à l'ancienne au Manitoba, où il s'est enrichi avec le violon métis dès son plus jeune âge.  À l'âge de 7 ans, la passion pour la musique est devenue évidente et le violon est devenu le centre de la vie d'Alex.

Bree Harris

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Saturday & Sunday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)

Saturday • 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Bree has Community Addictions Training from Nechi Institute and a Child and Youth Care diploma from Lakeland College in Vermillion Alberta. As a performing artist Bree loves to sing and has created two hand drum albums with her family. The album consists of contemporary round dance and healing songs. She loves to bead and sews traditional regalia, apparel and jewelry, her craft work can be found on her Facebook page - Bree Designz.