Andre Williams

Digital Media Coordinator

Pronouns: (He/Him)

Andre is originally from Panama and holds a BA in Urban Studies and French with a focus on urban policy and sociology, he is certified in social science research methods. He speaks English, Spanish, and French and has gained experience working with a range of start-ups and research organizations.

Andre has experience supporting project managers and local communities in creating inclusive public spaces and assisted in design, research, and creative direction. He also worked as a research associate for the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health in the UK.

Additionally, he has researched human rights issues in Latin America for a New York-based non-profit in the form of written reports and news articles. Andre has published articles on urban design and mental health, as well as social entrepreneurship and sustainability, and architecture.

Andrea True Joy Fox

Executive Director

Pronouns: (She/Her)

Andrea True Joy Fox is a Niistitapyaakkii, Blackfoot woman from the Kainai Nation/Blood Tribe, and a certified teacher with her B.A. in Art and her B.Ed. in Art and Dramatic Arts Education.

Working in various capacities in education, Andrea True Joy has enjoyed the rewarding journey of being a district principal, teacher, as well as guest lecturer at several universities. She has led several successful art collaborations between various school districts located both in Indigenous communities and cities within Alberta, bringing together diverse groups to participate in the discourse around Truth and Reconciliation.

She is currently working on her M.A. with a focus on amplifying Indigenous voices in digital safe spaces. Andrea True Joy discovered a passion for podcasting and created her podcast Talks With A Fox in 2020, which she continues to co-produce with her husband. She loves exploring creativity and identity by talking with other Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and providing a safe space for them to share their inspirational journeys.

Andrea True Joy is most grateful for the traditional knowledge and teachings her parents and elders have shared with her. These teachings have helped her to connect and collaborate with Indigenous students, families, and communities in authentic and respectful ways. She enjoys bringing people together and helping them discover their gifts, as well as contributing to causes that support Indigenous children, youth, families, and mothers.

She loves to lose track of time and explore the world with her husband and baby girl who keeps her young at heart and forever on her toes!

Alex Felicitas

Community Experience Coordinator

Pronouns: (They/Them)

Alex loves hearing and helping people share their stories. They do this by assisting the students and artists translate their in-class experiences into digital and online content. They help build inPath’s programs’ online presence and create space for sharing stories of empowerment and growth while highlighting inPath’s goal of supporting and celebrating Indigenous youth.

Alex has an extensive background in art, facilitation, and community work, and relishes in collaborating with a creative team to support and amplify Youth voices while ensuring safety and sensitivity to complex issues. As a first-generation Canadian, Alex is a member of Treaty no.7 and makes their home on the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations), the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation (Region 3).

Ashley Gagné

Program Manager - Mikw Chiyâm

Pronouns: (She/Her)

As one of inPath’s Program Manager for Mikw Chiyâm, Ashley supports artists and school teams with the artist residencies, including planning with artists and teachers, checking-in with students, artists, teachers, and admin during residencies, creating organizational tools and resources, troubleshooting, and facilitating training and workshops.

Ashley has a Bachelor of Education from McGill University and six years of teaching experience, four of which were spent at the Cree School Board while living in Mistissini, and two years teaching non-neurotypical students in Montreal. Her experience in different types of educational environments has allowed her to gain knowledge in the variety of ways students learn and apply several different curricula to adapt and create lessons that reach various educational goals and interests.

Through her role at inPath, Ashley continues to collaborate and connect with youth from the Eeyou Istchee, see their creative works and hear their stories, visit several communities within the Cree Nation, and meet others who are passionate about art and education for youth.

A natural-born bookworm, Ashley reads as often as possible, loves making earrings (beaded, polymer clay and epoxy) and is a big boardgame nerd. She also loves walking her blind dog, despite its occasional bumping into poles and fences.

Azure Robertson

Wellness & Social Services Navigation Manager

Pronouns: (She/Her)

As inPath’s Wellness & Social Services Navigation Manager my aim is to provide the Indigenous participants involved in our programming with a safe space to seek out any personal wellness or social service needs they may have. In my role, I act as a pivot point for our participants and am here to guide them in the direction of resources they may require to assist in their participation and success with their goals. I have previously had the privilege of working directly with the youth cohort related to inPath’s Mikw Chiyâm (Youth Artist Assistant) program. I hold experience as a mentor and support person for Indigenous students at the university level. I have taught at the primary level and worked as an art room coordinator for an after-school program in my community of the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory.

I carry a BFA in Art Education and an MA in Educational Studies. I also live in and am an active member of my community of Kahnawake. I am passionate about the arts, reconciliation and identity reclamation, and education. It is my hope to bring these things together for Indigenous youth across Canada.

Art has always been a part of my life in one form or another. At times, the act of creating art and appreciation of it has been a saving grace for me and a huge part of my personal healing journey. It is important to me to be involved in such wonderful programming that puts art at the forefront and recognizes its importance in education, healing, and life in general.

Art is a wonderful cross-curricular tool and is an amazing form of expression and healing. All learners deserve the chance to experience this. I am very passionate about reclaiming my Indigenous identity and reconnecting to my language and traditions through art and land-based teachings and sharing that reclamation and reconnection with others. I love spending time at my cabin in the bush. And I am an animal lover, especially cats!

Chyler Sewell

Training and Events Coordinator

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Chyler Sewell is Anishinaabekwe from Garden River FIrst Nation, and is currently based out of Hamilton, Ontario. She is the Events and Training Coordinator and works closely with the Learning & Process Design Manager.

Chyler is deeply passionate about community connection through art and care within and between Indigenous, Black and racialized communities. She channels this passion in her role at inPath, where she supports the creation and facilitation of trainings and gatherings for those within inPath’s network of artists, teachers, students, Indigenous youth and elders.

Since she was a child, Chyler has been exposed to the power of speaking and facilitation through her mom. As she grew older, it felt natural for her to follow that path as well. Chyler has worked with We Matter as an Ambassador of Hope, local arts organizations as an artist facilitator, and the SPACE Youth Centre on their Youth Action Council.

Chyler dreams of and actively works towards a world after capitalism, where the communities that are dear to her can heal and thrive together, telling stories, singing, making music, dancing and loving.

She also loves to spend her time with four younger siblings, sliding down snowy hills and playing at the park.

David Hodges

Director of Music Programming, Outreach and Partnerships

Pronouns: (He/Him)

David has always contributed to creativity in schools and communities, so it’s no surprise his journey led him to inPath where he collaborates with a team of like-minded committed creatives and educators. Each and every day David sees the inPath vision of weaving support for Indigenous youth being strengthened through new ideas and creative strategies. David has always been driven to bring people together for a common purpose. As a teacher, community worker, musician, studio engineer, or event planner, he is constantly pushing the boundaries and challenging societal norms and structures. Most important to David is seeing the difference inPath educators and artists make in young people’s lives, watching them grow through the years and succeed time and again. That he has played a role in their success has been one of the most rewarding feelings of his career.

David’s life outside of work: Husband, father and maker-of-beats. He’s never been trick or treating, but don’t tell anyone.

Jaimie Isaac

Director of Programming

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Jaimie Isaac is a a curator and interdisciplinary artist, member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory and is of mixed heritage. She was the Chief Curator at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria from 2021-2023 where she has curated Adorned and the Governor General Awards in the Visual and Media Arts 2021 and Symbiosis(co-curated). Isaac is dedicated to making space for womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ voices and decolonizing art and cultural institutions. She served as the Indigenous and Contemporary Arts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery for six years and has been in leadership positions in arts and cultural organizations as well as many independent projects. Isaac holds a degree in Art History From University of Winnipeg and a Masters of Arts from the University of British Columbia focused on decolonizing gallery/museum practices. Exhibitions curated at the Winnipeg Art Gallery were Nahdohbii: To Draw Water (an international touring co-curated Triennial), Born In Power, subsist (co-curated), ᐃ (co-curated), Behind Closed Doors, organic, Insurgence Resurgence (co-curated) and Vernon Ah Kee: cantchant, Boarder X (National tour), We Are On Treaty Land, and Quiyuktchigaewin; Making Good, and in her tenure has managed touring shows, initiated many dynamic and sustained partnerships and programming.
Artistically, Isaac co-founded The Ephemerals Collective, which was long-listed for the 2017 and 2019 Sobey Art Award. Collectively and independently, she has exhibited and presented work internationally. Jaimie collaborated with an artistic team on a public sculpture at the Forks called Nimama at South Point path: Niizhoziibean and collaborated on a public art project, Cyclical Motion: Indigenous Art & Placemaking and a solo public art work; 8th and Final Fire at the Forks, Winnipeg, 2021 and solo exhibition, Brings to Light at the 1co3, 2022. With published work, Jaimie has contributed articles and features for Art + Wonder, C Magazine, Bordercrossings, and essays for exhibition catalogues; Insurgence Resurgence, Boarder X, Close Encounters: The Next 500 Years, and unsacred. Isaac has contributed to collections of writing within the Introduction to Determinants of First Nations, Iniut and Metis Peoples’ Health in Canada: Chapter 13 Taking Care: Indigenous Peoples’ Art, Resurgence and Wellness, The Land We Are Now: Writers and Artists Unsettle the Politics of Reconciliation, West Coast Line 74 and Public 54: Indigenous Art: New Media and the Digital Journal and many forthcoming publications. In community, Jaimie was co-faculty for the Wood Land School at Plug In Summer Institute in 2016. She is the Advisory Committee for the Manitoba Museum and is on the board of directors for Bordercrossings Magazine and Trustee for the Sobey Art Foundation. Jaimie is an honouree for Leaders of Tomorrow from the Manitoba Museum 50th Tribute Awards 2020, CBC Future 40 Finalist and the Canadian Museums Association recipient for an outstanding achievement award in exhibitions category with the Boarder X exhibition, 2021.

Llin Owen

Program Administrator

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Llin is a settler of Welsh and Irish descent, born in the U.K., raised in Treaty 18 territory, now they consider Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) their home. Llin supports programming behind the scenes by providing administrative support to artists and acting as an administrative liaison between inPath artists and programming teams. Their role includes ensuring relevant program data is up-to-date, preparing necessary forms and/or agreements, and processing invoices. They work closely with the Director of Programming and the Director of Music Programming as well as the Head of Operations to build out processes and communication flows that improve the efficacy of our programs. They have a passion for organization and love diving into spreadsheets to analyze data.
Llin is an avid reader and enjoys writing (music and literature), spending as much time as possible in nature, playing cello, teaching yoga and making delicious vegetarian comfort food.

Mark McGee

Travel & Logistics Coordinator

Pronouns: (He/Him)

As Travel & Logistics Coordinator, Mark ensures all of the inPath puzzle pieces fit together and is always prepared to use unorthodox methods to solve problems, knowing that anything can and will happen. Working alongside talented artists allows Mark to see the impact their artmaking processes and commitment have on the lives of the students as they find their own artistic voice, inspiring Mark to make sure all the little details are taken care of. When he’s not at work, Mark goes offline to tap into his creative side: write, create, perform, and ponder compositions.

Ultimately, he loves contributing to inPath’s big picture: supporting Indigenous youth.

Shelby Cohen

Head of Operations

Pronouns: (She/Her)

A white settler born and raised in Tiohtiá:ke, Shelby is dedicated to keeping our physical and digital workspaces organized and responsive to the needs of our staff and programming. Whether it’s assembling and maintaining our behind-the-scenes administrative systems, or coordinating Zoom Karaoke, Shelby aims to keep things running smoothly for the team as we navigate new challenges in our increasingly digitized and virtual workplace.

As an uninvited guest on this land, Shelby aims to challenge and confront colonial systems of oppression and to promote equity and justice. As a musician (and self-proclaimed emoji enthusiast), she is grateful to collaborate daily with our team of creative thinkers, educators and dreamers.

Tashiina Buswa

ArtWorks Emerging Artist Program Coordinator

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Tashiina is Oji-Cree (Anihshiniiwini) of North Spirit Lake First Nation on Treaty 9 territory. As the Artworks Mentorship & Internship Coordinator, she provides logistic and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the ArtWorks Emerging Artist program. By connecting emerging Indigenous artists with training and work experience, she hopes to be able to be a small part in their self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment as artists!

Currently finishing her M.A. in digital journalism at Concordia university, her academic background has challenged her to think critically, explore experimental ways of conducting research, and to pursue decolonized ways of learning. However, she places equal value on learning from her elders, and recognizes that we can constantly be learning from all our relations, in many different forms and settings.

Tashiina’s journalism experience has connected her with the youth of the 49 Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities of northern Ontario, and her most recent project is a documentary about Indigenous education. Her passion to see Indigenous youth thrive in both educational and work settings is what makes her job at inPath so rewarding.

When she’s not working, Tashiina can be found desperately trying to coax her sourdough starter to produce an edible loaf of bread. She also writes songs and enjoys dog-watching from her balcony.

Tess Houston

ArtWorks YPA & Mentorship Program Coordinator

Pronouns: (They/She)

Tess Ray Houston is a curiosity-driven individual with a love of learning who uses their unconventional ways of thinking to forge a unique path line gifting them with many invaluable opportunities. 

Having been raised in a rural Métis community in Manitoba, Tess worked hard to establish themselves independently in a more significant competitive setting. Getting their start after graduating Valedictorian of CMU College of Makeup Art & Design in 2017, Tess has since been working in the Film & Television Industry (off and on-screen). In 2021, Tess expanded their artistic practice after being selected to participate in the Manitoba Artist Networks Indigenous Rural Artist Mentorship Program (RAMP). They gained valuable experience pursuing their career as an Artist and Creative Freelancer. 

In addition to a career in the Arts, Tess gained many professional experiences, including an extensive twelve-year career in Hospitality. They directly accredit this experience as the building blocks for their resilient nature. Additionally, Tess also worked in Entrepreneurial ventures and worked in the Insurance, Medical, and Museum fields. 

Responsible for coordinating the Young Professional Artist and Mentorship Programs, Tess Ray Houston brings a diverse professional background to the inPath Team, aiming to utilize their skills, compassion, and resourcefulness to foster the creative development of inPaths artists. Outside of work Tess can be found partnering with fellow creatives in exploring life’s odysseys.

“It means the world to me to be working alongside such an inspirational and broad group of individuals whose mission and values align with my own. I look forward to my journey here at inPath and am excited to see what this next chapter brings!”

Josh Iserhoff

Director

Pronouns: (he/him)

Joshua Iserhoff is a member of the Cree Nation of Nemaska, Eenou-Eeyou Istchee Northern Quebec. He is a liaison for the Indigenous Peoples; Resilience Fund in Quebec. He has worked and sat on the Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation’s board.

Currently studying Human Relations at the Concordia University in Montreal, Mr. Iserhoff has worked for the various organizations within Eeyou Istchee. He has also served as the Vice-President of the Eenou-Eenou Tourism and the Vice-President for the Cree Trappers’ Assocation of Eeyou Istchee. He continues to advocate for the rights of Indigenous people.

Rachel Mishenene

Director