Age: 23

Representing: Kanien'kehà:ka Nation, Turtle Clan, and Ojibwe Tribe

Hometown: Six Nations of The Grand River, ON, living on Snuneymuxw First Nation, BC

Julianne Blackbird is a Dancer, Artist, Model, and Indigenous Support Worker that comes from Six Nations of The Grand River Territory, ON. Julianne is from the Kanien'kehà:ka Nation,Turtle Clan on her Mother Lee-ann’s side and Ojibwe Tribe on her Father Julias’s side. Julianne takes her experiences from her dance journey, arts knowledge, and curiosity for cultural teachings and shares her teachings within spaces such as youth wellness centre’s, school’s, community gym’s, and clubs! Julianne enjoys exploring cultural knowledge, ceremonies, language, hiking trails, new art mediums, strength training, travelling, baking, digital media, and creating meaningful connections in new communities.