Coordinator
Shane Pennells is an Ojibwe filmmaker and writer and has worked with at-risk and marginalized populations for more than 20 years, using the arts to bring attention to their voices and stories. He has also done extensive work in the area of media advisory and media theory education, for which he has received both provincial and federal commendations.
He is part of Wabaseemoong Independent First Nation, and currently sits on the boards of Theatre Aquarius and Shalem Mental Health Network. He was recently named as “best freelance or guest columnist” by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. He lives in Hamilton with his wife and their two cats, who love her but merely tolerate him.