SK Arts hires 1st Indigenous CEO in its over 75-year history

Author Lisa Bird-Wilson is former CEO of Gabriel Dumont Institute

CBC NewsLouise BigEagle

One of the oldest public arts funders in North America hired its first Indigenous chief executive officer late last year.

Lisa Bird-Wilson, a Métis and Cree woman with ties to George Gordon First Nation, said she's happy to make history at SK Arts. 

SK Arts, a provincially funded organization that provides grants, programs and services to artists and art communities in Saskatchewan, was established in 1948.

"I'm pretty humbled by the concept and also a part of me says, 'Isn't it time?'" said Bird-…

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SK Arts hires 1st Indigenous CEO in its over 75-year history

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