With more than three decades of dedication to supporting survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking, Carla S., Director of International Program Development at the SA Foundation, has witnessed firsthand both the struggles and the resilience […]
Trent Agecoutay is a born storyteller, shaped by years of performing in dancehalls since his teenage years and earning his stripes as a musician’s musician. From an early age, Trent watched his father sit at […]
Janessa Reimer is an artist based in the town of Claresholm, a small town in Alberta, just a short drive from Calgary. She is originally from the prairies of Manitoba but relocated with her husband […]
As President of the Western Muslim Initiative (WMI), Arooba Siddiqui is leading a renewed effort to build inclusive, creative spaces for Muslim artists and community members in Calgary. Since joining the volunteer-run organization in 2024, […]
Calgary-based candle maker Kimberly Willey is the owner of Peace Candle Co., a homegrown business dedicated to crafting 100% natural soy wax candles scented with certified organic essential oils. Motivated by her own sensitivity to […]
James Watson is a versatile, award-winning violinist, composer, and collaborative artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Since completing his Bachelor of Music (with a minor in Linguistics) at the University of Calgary in 2021, James has […]
Meet Brianne Drew, the founder and creative force behind Ebony & Ivory Candle Co., a Calgary-based business handcrafting non-toxic soy candles, soaps, and clean home goods that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. What […]
The Shameful Hussies are a six-piece band of rebel rousers serving up outlaw country with a rockabilly edge—and a whole lot of sass. Fronted by Métis and Blackfoot nationale, this powerhouse group of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters […]
Kendra Lawson, Assistant to CEO and Founder Jordan Guildford, represents Gems for Gems, a Calgary-based charity working to end the cycle of domestic abuse by empowering survivors through innovative, action-driven programs. What began in 2014 […]
As Chief Marketing Officer of Wild Folk, Kelly McLarty is helping reshape how Calgarians—and Canadians—think about drinking. Wild Folk creates premium non-alcoholic cocktails crafted with real herbs, botanicals, and citrus rinds, offering complex, satisfying flavours […]
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