Justin Bear

Justin Bear L’Arrivee is of mixed Cree and Scottish ancestry from Peguis First Nation (Maternal) and a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation (Paternal). He currently serves as an Artistic Director at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art. He has experiences as an arts administrator, facilitator, and community worker who’s passionate about revitalizing Indigenous ways of being through arts and culture.With a focus on program development, community projects, and youth mentorship, his journey has been driven by a deep commitment to empowering and uplifting Indigenous voices. His practice is firmly rooted in community needs, and is deeply informed both by my work within the child-welfare & disability systems and in the artist-run centre sector.  His goal is to build decolonial spaces that foster Indigenous creativity, challenge oppressive systems, and build momentum for the next generation of Indigenous artists.For more information, visit  Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art. Follow them on Facebook, instagram, and X. Urban REZ is produced by Lead Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.