Shane Bird is a resilient Indigenous leader and proud business owner of Birds Indigenous Consulting Services Inc. After overcoming 16 years of addiction and mental health challenges, he now celebrates 8 years of sobriety. Guided by the Nehithow way of life, Shane uses traditional healing, song, and dance to inspire others to walk the red road of recovery. As a motivational speaker and cultural advocate, he empowers youth and communities to heal from intergenerational trauma, embrace resilience, and reconnect with their cultural roots.

Shalene Bird is a proud Woodland Cree woman from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. She has been sober for eight years and continues to walk in the footsteps of her ancestors, guided by traditional teachings and cultural values. As an educator and youth mentor, Shalene is passionate about empowering young people through culture, education, and community connection. She is also a proud jingle dress dancer, embracing the healing spirit of dance as a reflection of her resilience, strength, and commitment to living a balanced, grounded life.