About This Speaker: Scott Wabano
Often blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary fashion, media, and digital culture, Scott Wabano is an award-winning fashion stylist and designer, creative director, media host, and youth advocate. A 2Spirit Cree from the Mushkegowuk & Eeyou Istchee territories, Scott’s work centres identity, representation, and empowerment with a strong focus on uplifting Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Scott has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE, FASHION, and The National Post, and was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for their impact across fashion, media, and culture. Their work champions sustainable fashion practices while challenging colonial narratives within the industry and creating space for Indigenous excellence to thrive.
Expanding beyond fashion, Scott is an emerging media personality and host, known for their authentic, engaging presence on screen and on stage. They are a host on Rezervations For Two, and frequently host community events, panels, and live conversations. Scott is also the co-host of The Real Rank Podcast, a culture-forward platform rooted in honest dialogue, humour, and community connection.
Scott is the founder of Wabano, a genderless, Indigenous-owned fashion brand that uses design as a tool for education. They also serve as Chairperson of Two Spirits of Eeyou Istchee and is one of the co-founders of the Real Rank Youth Foundation, where their work focuses on youth empowerment, leadership development, and creating safer, affirming spaces for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
As a speaker, Scott delivers powerful, relatable talks that inspire young people to embrace their identity, build confidence, and envision bold futures for themselves. Whether on stage, on screen, or in community, Scott’s work is grounded in one belief: that our stories, our identities, and our voices are not only valid, they are powerful and important.
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