Kelly Boutsalis

Kelly Boutsalis is a freelance writer and a TIFF Associate Programmer for Canadian feature films. She was the lead producer for the CBC Six Nations bureau from 2021 to 2022. She has written for the New York Times, Refinery29, The Walrus, Chatelaine and more. She was also the first Indigenous Journalism Fellow for The Narwhal.

Latest from Kelly Boutsalis

Why I'm excited my kids can finally see playful Indigenous representation in Netflix's Spirit Rangers

Led by Chumash showrunner Karissa Valencia, the animated series features an all-Native writers' room and a crew of over 100 Indigenous creatives.
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Indigenous-led team at Brantford General Hospital aims to offer better care for First Nations patients

The Indigenous Health Services department at Brantford General Hospital, which launched in September 2020, is now one of only a few similar hospital programs in Canada, as a way to provide better, more culturally safe care to the First Nations, Metis and Inuit patients that enter its doors. 

Devery Jacobs on representation in fashion and her favourite Indigenous designers

The actor discusses sharing her platform, whom she chooses to wear and why.

5 apps for learning about Indigenous life and history

At-your-fingertips reading, streaming and resources to educate yourself about Indigenous history and current life too.

TV sitcom-dad style: A timeline of looks better than the unofficial dad uniform

From George Jefferson and Dr. Seaver to Rogelio and Appa, these TV pops have us taking a second glance.

Wearable art, metallic fringe, tie-dye sweatsuits: The looks from the 2020 edition of Indigenous Fashion Week

The second biennial IFWTO was water-themed, went virtual, and pivoted to presenting via fashion films.