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Ryan Wilson (he/him) is a youth care counselor with the Urban Native Youth Association's (UNYA) 2-Spirit collective. The 2-Spirit Collective provides support, resources, and programming for Indigenous youth, ages 15-30 who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and for those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities.


The 2-Spirit collective aims to create a non-judgmental, supportive space for youth to get together and explore their identities and what they mean to them. They do this through events, ceremonies, workshops, and collaborations with other programs both within UNYA and with other organizations in the community. Learn more at unya.bc.ca or on Insta @unyayouth
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Sarah Murphy (she/her) is a queer singer-songwriter and guitarist in the band VANSTONES, a folk-pop band from Whitehorse, Yukon. Formed with her friends Amanda Fata and Nathan Schultz, Vanstones are recognizable for their soaring bluegrass-inspired harmonies, catchy, heartfelt song-writing and spirited live performances.

Sarah is originally from Newfoundland and has played in bands across Canada on her musical journey. Vanstones released their debut album "Cascadia" on August 25th, 2023 and the band will be showcasing it at Breakout West in Kelowna this month.

Defined by warm vocal harmonies, soothing acoustic instrumentation, joyful rhythms, and soaring electric guitar riffs, Cascadia showcases Vanstones' unique sound. The eight-song album is a blend of folk, world music, and rock influences, lovingly wrapped in ear-pleasing pop candy.

For more on the band, check them out at vanstonesmusic.com or on Insta @vanstonesmusic