Until very recently, listeners from around the world were privileged to listen to Anna Maria Tremonti’s compelling interviews each & every day on Canada’s most popular radio program, “The Current”. She has the gift of tackling everything from the politics of the day, to the changes that affect our society, to the stories of individuals whose personal journeys and traumas affect us all. Without a doubt, every dedicated listener has been consistently moved and inspired by Anna Maria’s genuine approach to interviewing.

A masterful storyteller, Tremonti delivers talks that touch the human spirit and captivate audiences.

After 17 years at the helm and as a two-time Gemini Award winner, now Anna Maria is taking a leap into the world of digital communication with a new way of telling stories and sharing ideas, through original podcasts that will illuminate, challenge and surprise.

Anna Maria is also a former foreign correspondent and war correspondent who spent close to a decade covered international affairs posted in Berlin, London, Jerusalem and Washington. Her ongoing coverage of major international stories includes the breakup of the former Soviet Union, the war in Bosnia, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the politics of the Arab world, Europe and the United States.  She also has extensive experience covering Canadian federal and provincial politics.

Source: National Speakers Bureau

Chief Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Saulteaux, is the Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. Chief Delorme graduated from Cowessess Community Education Centre in 2000. He later moved to Regina to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism and Gaming Entertainment Management from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), and a Master of Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Recently, he has completed an Institute of Corporate Directors designation.

In 2012, Chief Delorme received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, recognizing his student leadership and the hospitality he showed to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, when they visited FNUniv. He was also named one of CBC Saskatchewan’s Future 40, which celebrates the province’s new generation of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40.

In 2019, Chief Delorme was re-elected to a second term in office. Under his leadership, Cowessess First Nation has focused on economic self-sustainability for its nation and people and has moved forward on renewable energy, agriculture, efficiency in land use initiatives that have created both current and future business opportunities.

This past year, Chief Delorme faced one of the hardest moments as Chief when the Saulteaux and Cree First Nation made international headlines with the discovery of potentially 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School. Shortly after, Cowessess made headlines again as the first First Nations community to sign an agreement with Ottawa that returns jurisdiction over children in care to the community. Federal legislation overhauling Indigenous child welfare was passed in 2019 and came into force last year.

Chief Delorme lives with his wife Kimberly, brother-in-law, daughter and two sons on Cowessess First Nation.

Source: Chief Cadmus Delorme

Dallas & Phil Boyer are a father and son duo who specialize in Métis fiddle.

Dallas started playing the fiddle at the age of six, after attending Métis festival Back to Batoche Days, and they have been playing since, for the last 26 years.

Their music gave them the opportunity to experience many different opportunities and meet many different people while travelling across Western Canada and into the U.S.

Source: Dallas & Phil Boyer

Courtney-Dawn Anaquod hails from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation of the Treaty Four territory, but resides in Saskatoon.

Courtney is a self-taught jigger and her inspiration comes from her father and grandparents. She’s been involved with Métis jigging and square-dancing for the past 27 years and instructing jigging workshops for the last 14 years. She is also known as the jigger who jigs in stilettoes.

Courtney recently won Indigenous Model of the year (2020). She has been featured on the runway, magazines and films. She recently obtained a diploma in the mental health and wellness field. This will enable her to serve Indigenous and Métis Communities.

She shares her talents with youth across Saskatchewan and is proud to keep the traditions of Métis culture and dancing alive.

Source: Courtney-Dawn Anaquod

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Matt Gore, more commonly known as “The Ginger Ninja”, is a World Class Magician.

After winning the title of FISM Africa Magic Champion in 2012, and competing in the World Championships of Magic twice, Matt has achieved international recognition for his performances.

Matt is a talented performer with over 15 years’ experience performing around the globe; add to that his cheeky character and sharp sense of humour and you have the ultimate comedy magician.

He immigrated to Canada with his wife in 2017 where he quickly saw his magic career explode and now performs mainly at large corporate events throughout Western Canada.

Source: Matt Gore