Justin Langan in grey suit against red and white background

Justin Langan

Executive Director of O'KANATA

Justin Langan is a 25-year-old Métis, LGBTQ2+ national activist from the rural town of Swan River. He is the Curator of the Indigenous Film Archive, and the Executive Director of O'KANATA, a federal non-profit dedicated to advancing Indigenous youth prosperity. Some of his personal achievements include the 2021 Métis Youth Indspire Award, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, the Top 25 Environmentalists under 25, the National Champion of Mental Health for Youth, and more.

 

He is entering his fourth year of majoring in political studies and will use his knowledge to become a more decisive leader within his community. He hopes to become a lawyer and politician who advocates for Canadians' rights internationally, where he can create the most effective change.

 

Some of his interests include volunteering on committees and councils, working out, photography, watching movies, going out with his friends, and working on philanthropic projects. He has worked with Indigenous youth and students since 2015 and understands how to teach and mentor them with the knowledge he has gained through his journey as an Indigenous activist.