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Lady DiaLady Dia is a Lozi womyn from Bartoseland, though born in Luanshya, Zambia. She is a mother, a wife, a performance artist and recent recipient the of the Telus Storyhive grant in which she is producing her first podcast, MOM:ENTS. Lady Dia, in the second year of the city of Kelowna's pilot residency project, was named The City of Kelowna's Artist in Residence, for the year 2021, focusing on true inclusivity and space making for I-BPOC creatives. She studied at UBC-O obtaining an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies. She is matron of the House of Hope, a space governed by the philosophy of Ubuntu in daily living. This art-centred space explores its practicality in sustaining community through creativity and collaboration. Lady Dia is a founding member of Kinfolk Nation- an African, Caribbean artist collective documenting the experiences and stories of contemporary Africans/ Caribbeans/ Spirits, and the kindred spirits they cross paths with. She is also co-founder of the Africa Ubuntu Association- Okanagan, a not for profit organization that serves to foster a community for Africans, those of African descent and people interested in all things Africa. Lady Dia was co-founder of HEARTH, which was the first Black and Indigenous womyn organization in the Okanagan as well as the first Black and Indigenous student-led initiative in the Okanagan
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Rapunzel (Heroes for Little Heroes)Dance, laugh, create, and play with Rapunzel! We're very lucky that Rapunzel was able to safely take the trip from her kingdom to travel to Kelowna and meet all of you! She's excited to do crafts, take photos, and spend time with the visitors to this year's Kelowna Fringe Festival.
Heroes for Little Heroes: Heroes for Little Heroes is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization that provides support, fosters imagination, and adds magic into the lives of medically vulnerable and disadvantaged children through youth volunteers. Through our initiative, we hope to help and inspire children, and their families, at a time when they need it most. |
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Mermaid NicoleThe Okanagan's very own freshwater Mermaid is real and loves to meet you! When the weather is fine, Mermaid Nicole emerges from the depths of the lake to meet the people in Kelowna and sing our favourite songs. Does anything bring more joy than a forgotten favourite song? Come meet Mermaid Nicole and dazzle your ears and eyes with the joy of song and the beauty of Lake Okanagan.
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