Stoodis Fest is Indigenous-led and Indigenous-driven. This isn’t simply a music festival featuring Indigenous performers. Indigenous leadership is fundamental to how Stoodis Fest is being built.

The Stoodis Fest Society was formed in 2025 with the following guiding principles: Indigenous ways of knowing and being, Indigenous leadership and sovereignty, promoting Indigenous artists, developing capacity within Indigenous communities and Indigenous unity across First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

Amelia Crowshoe

Amelia Crowshoe Bio Amelia Crowshoe “Misimmemoniisakii” is a member of the Pilkani Nation and a lawyer practicing in Indigenous governance, corporate matters, legislation, privacy, and the protection of Indigenous knowledge. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Culture and a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary
Faculty of Law.

A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Amelia has been recognized for her leadership, cultural advocacy, and public service. Her lifelong commitment to Pilkani culture has guided her work across law, education, and community leadership. Amelia currently serves as 1st Vice Chair of the Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Subcommittee.

Through her legal practice and community leadership, Amelia is dedicated to advancing Indigenous-led legal solutions that honour Indigenous values, protect Indigenous knowledge, and strengthen the future of First Nations communities.

Blair Cunningham

Blair Cunningham is a proud member of the Peavine Métis Settlement and Calgary Elbow Métis District 6. Since making Calgary his home in 2009, he has spent many years working within Treaty 7 Territory, developing a strong connection to the land and a deep commitment to supporting Indigenous communities in the region.

Blair is passionate about fostering relationships and creating meaningful opportunities that celebrate Indigenous culture and community. He is both proud and grateful to serve as the President of Stoodis Fest, where he is dedicated to helping grow the festival into a vibrant and inclusive space for all. Blair looks forward to welcoming everyone and hopes they enjoy this exciting addition to the festival community.

Cameron Siferd

Cameron Siferd currently serves as the Production Coordinator at CJSW 90.9 FM. Through this he has experience working alongside in festivals to promote acts, create ads, and provide sound for bands live on air. From 2019-2024 he hosted The Good Medicine Show, and served as a producer and narrator on the podcast Survivors created by Grace Heavy Runner, a project made in partnership with CJSW and the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage, providing insight into the lived experience of residential school survivors and their families Living in Calgary for his entire life, Cameron has gained insight into this city, its appreciation for the arts and a variety of music scenes. For over the past ten years Cameron has played in bands which have played a variety of festivals in this city and across Canada. He holds a diploma in Business Administration from SAIT a bachelors degree in Sociology and International Indigenous Studies from the University of Calgary and Cameron is a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta.

Carlin Black Rabbit

Carlin Black Rabbit (Sikoha’tsista) is an Indigenous community builder from the Blackfoot Confederacy/Treaty 7. Black Rabbit served 9 years as a council member in his home community of Siksika Nation and has extensive experience in government relations, fiscal responsibility, budget planning, community engagement/relations. Guided by the teachings of Siksika Way of Life and mentorship by elders and knowledge keepers, Black Rabbit applies his knowledge through a Blackfoot first approach. Black Rabbit has served on many nonprofit boards and organizations that directly impact community. Through his
advisory work, meaningful facilitation and reconciliation practices have been conducted with several organizations in Treaty 7 Territory.

Black Rabbit is also the founder/festival director of Moments Fest Music, Culture and Arts Festival (2014). He is also the drummer of long-standing Calgary based punk rock band No More Moments, and heavy metal band Iron Tusk. Recently, Black Rabbit joined Portland based, Pow Wow Punk Rockers 1876, as a drummer/touring member. Over the last 20 years, Black Rabbit has been involved in the music industry in southern Alberta in different capacities as a production manager, tour manager, festival organizer, booking agent/talent buyer and volunteer. Moments Fest has built meaningful working relationships with Sled Island Music and Arts Festival and Purple City Music Festival, focusing on mentorship and creating opportunities for Indigenous musicians.

Black Rabbit is one of the original founders of the Stoodis Music Festival and looks forward to what opportunities the festival will bring to Mohkinstsis (Calgary).

Joanne Finkbeiner

Joanne is a ‘60’s scooper; born in Pukatawagan, MB and calling Calgary her home since 1976. In her early 20’s she worked, lived and played in the Downtown and Beltline districts where her love of live music flourished. In her 30’s after working overseas on the Isle of Man, she returned to Calgary with strong financial skills that she uses to help those in need during tax season. For decades she has provided free and discounted returns for the elderly and disabled on a referral basis.

Joanne recognizes that ‘crunching numbers’ in an Indigenous context goes beyond spreadsheets; it requires honoring traditional protocols and the sacredness of knowledge shared by our Elders and artists. By integrating professional accounting standards with culturally safe payment practices – such as providing timely honorariums and acknowledging the non-monetary value of ceremony, she aims to protect the festival’s future with a long term plan to ensure growth for seven generations to come.

Jordan Kootenay

Jordan Kootenay is from Treaty 6 territory. With a passion for music; Jordan continues to work with young artists who lack resources or support behind the scenes. Never needing to air out good intentions, Jordan has been apart of the music community for 15 years; hanging out back watching the development of others, showing support.

Being the founder of Kootenay & Co. and spending 15+ plus years in the trades – Jordan has been able to observe, learn and take in all the lessons that come with project management. Working with mental health issues, being supportive, making tough decisions, and dealing with social media/PR & much more.. These are assets that become useful within the music community, in studio or day to day.

Having successfully obtaining grant(s) receiving a nomination at the 2024 YYC Music Awards, and inspiring others to further their development, Jordan continues to be an active member
of the music community.

Sarah Good Medicine

Sarah Good Medicine [AKA DJ GoodMedicine and MEdzOnTheMic] is a Hip Hop Emcee and Deejay. She’s mixed European and Indigenous, growing up in the city of Prince George, British Columbia. She has a Métis great grandmother from both her Mom’s and Dad’s sides. Sarah believes in being a good Aunty in the community she’s lived in for the past 14 years, Mohkinstsis-Calgary, and feels that using our medicines (our gifts) is why she, and all human beings, are here.