River Christie-White
Indigenous Hoop Dancer, Musician and Producer
River is a hoop dancer, musician and producer who have overcome many obstacles and barriers in their life. In 2014 they founded Hoops for Hope, a non-profit that advocates for Indigenous people with disabilities and sheds light on issues of diversity and inclusion vs. acceptance. River received the 2017 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award for Youth/Young Adults from the City of London in recognition of their work. Today River Christie-White uses their musical talents and the traditional art of Hoop Dancing to spread awareness about autism and the lack of support for Indigenous children and families with special needs.