Indigenous models and creatives walk the runway at AC’s Nawapon

Posted on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Saturday’s ‘Community Unity’ Indigenous fashion, music and arts show was a huge success! The event took place in Algonquin College’s Indigenous Learning Commons, Nawapon, and was presented by Anangosh Model and Talent Management — a non-profit Indigenous model management and talent agency developed by activist, educator and model, Kyrstin Dumont.

Celebrated Inuk actress Anna Lambe hosted the event, while the production team for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) filmed the event for episode five of APTN’s new Warrior Up! series, set to air in early 2023.

Garments from 10 designers were featured on the runway, with pieces coming all the way from Nunavut to New Mexico. Of the pieces showcased were the beautiful designs of the Inuk fashion label, InukChic Designs — the brainchild of Inuk artist and fashion designer, Martha Kyak.

Saturday’s Indigenous fashion show is the first Indigenous fashion show to take place in Ottawa since 2018, setting the stage for the upcoming Ottawa Indigenous Fashion Week which kicks off in the nation’s capital on June 29.

In her opening address, Dumont expressed her gratitude to everyone who played an integral part in the event’s success. Offering her sincere thanks to Algonquin College for donating the event space as well as the resources of the A/V and Conference Services teams, and giving a shoutout to the 20-plus models, volunteers and sponsors who donated their time and resources to the event.

A short video of the event can be watched here: https://youtu.be/zE2SBcPuDCc.

Male model walks the runway at Algonquin College wearing a black shirt, black pants, black shoes, and red scarf.

Model walks the runway at Saturday’s show wearing pieces by InukChic Designs.

 

Model walks the runway at Saturday’s show wearing pieces by InukChic Designs.

Model walks the runway at Saturday’s show wearing pieces by InukChic Designs.


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