Native America Calling

Indigenous models showcased the work of Sho Sho Esquiro (Kaska Dene, Cree) at the 2017 SWAIA Haute Couture Fashion Show. Sho Sho is among the designers who will showcase their work at Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (Photo: Andi Murphy).

Thursday, May 24, 2018 – Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

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Ontario’s capital city is bringing together dozens of First Nations fashion designers and artists for the first time for a four-day event (May 31 to June 3) that includes workshops, panel speakers and runway showcases. Artists include Sho Sho Esquiro, Evan Ducharme, Dorothy Grant, Warren Steven Scott and Meghann O’Brien. We’ll hear from some of the designers about their work in the fashion industry and what makes First Nations fashion unique.

Guests:

Sage Paul (Dene) – artist and designer

Evan Ducharme (member of the Métis Nation) – founder and creative director of Evan Ducharme

Louise Berthelsen (Greenlandic Inuit) – founder and designer of Nuuk Couture

Helen Oro (Pelican Lake First Nation) – accessory fashion designer and owner of H.O.D.

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