Simon R. Baker is a highly experienced actor with over 32 years in film and television. Having grown up in front of the camera, he is best known for his roles in Smoke Signals (Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire), North of 60 (Charlie Muskrat), The Missing, Into the West, and Outlander (Season 6).

Over the past three years, Simon has expanded into producing through his work with RealWorld Media Inc. as an Associate Producer. He co-produced and starred in the Canadian hit feature film Hey, Viktor! (which had its world premiere at the Tribeca International Film Festival) and has also created impactful documentary and web series projects, including Twindemic with Telus Originals and The New Energy with FortisBC.

Simon is the President of the Squamish Nation Youth Powwow and an Ambassador for the Orange Shirt Society. He also leads Baker Brothers Consulting, a firm dedicated to supporting Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.

Brenda Knights is the Chief Executive Officer of the BC Indigenous Housing Society, where she leads transformative efforts to provide safe, affordable, and culturally resonant housing for Indigenous communities across British Columbia. In 2024, under her visionary leadership, BC Indigenous Housing Society was recognized as the Housing Provider of the Year—a testament to her commitment to excellence, community empowerment, and innovative housing solutions.

In addition to her role at the Society, Brenda serves on the boards of Canada Lands, Legal Aid BC, and the New Relationship Trust as a Federal and Provincial appointee. With extensive governance experience, she is a steadfast advocate for Canadian and Indigenous peoples, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of her work. Through these roles, Brenda has driven initiatives that foster sustainable community development and advance inclusive policymaking.

As a dynamic speaker and thought leader, Brenda shares her insights on Indigenous housing, community development, and the importance of DEI. Her work not only inspires change within the housing sector but also sets a benchmark for how collaborative efforts can catalyze meaningful social transformation.

Jonathan is Vice President of StreetSide Developments, the multi-family division of the Qualico Group in BC. Jonathan has held the post for over five years. StreetSide has been building townhomes, low and high-rise condos and mixed-use projects in the lower mainland for over 12 years but is part of a company that has been building for 75 years. 

Jonathan has over 28 years’ experience in real estate development and construction. Prior to becoming VP Jonathan was Senior Development Manager for 2+ years, after 11 years with Concert Properties. He has worked in both Canada and the UK, with experience in wood, concrete and steel residential and commercial construction. Jonathan has a Diploma in Building Studies, a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Building Surveying, he is a Chartered Surveyor and holds his LEED AP designation. Jonathan is currently Vice Cahir of  the Board of Directors at HAVAN and has been a member of various HAVAN, UDI and municipal committees for many years and remains engaged with BC Housing and other government bodies. He is passionate about building better buildings and continual learning. 

Carmen Moore is a multi-award-winning actor and producer with a career spanning nearly 33 years.

Her producing credits include three feature films—Two Indians Talking, White Indians Walking, and the short film Not Indian Enough. She is also an Associate Producer on Re:Uniting, currently streaming on multiple platforms.

As an actor, Carmen is known for her leading roles in series such as Blackstone (2017 Canadian Screen Award nominee), The Flash, Arctic Air, and Godiva’s, as well as the feature film Rustic Oracle (2021 Canadian Screen Award nominee). In 2024, she completed filming on the upcoming feature Birth of a Family, set to premiere at film festivals this fall.

In 2021, Carmen founded Song in the Dark Productions, through which she collaborates with Simon Baker on various film projects and community initiatives—most notably the Squamish Nation Youth Powwow. Together, they aim to create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities in the film industry and beyond.