Staff
Cynthia Lickers-Sage
Executive Director
cynthia[at]ipaa.ca
Arts Practice(s): Media Arts
Nation(s): Mohawk, Six Nations of the Grand River
Cynthia Lickers-Sage is a proud recipient of the Governor-General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross. Following her graduation at the Ontario College of Art and Design, she Co-Founded The Centre for Aboriginal Media, imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival, and is the sole proprietor of Clickers Productions. She has spent the last two decades working in the not-for-profit arts sector as the former Executive Director at the Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts, and the General Manager at Kaha:wi Dance Theatre where she gained valuable skills to take on her current position as the Executive Director at the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance.
Shawna Porter
Membership Coordinator
membership[at]ipaa.ca
Art Practice(s): Music, Photography
Nation(s): Mohawk, Six Nations of the Grand River
With a background in event planning, programming and marketing, Shawna has spent the last three years honing her skills at Chiefswood Park. She brings a passion for fostering meaningful connections and a strategic approach to sustaining strong relationships within our community.
In addition to her accomplishments, Shawna is an avid enthusiast of CrossFit and beading. Her dedication to fitness and her artistic pursuits reflects her commitment to balance and personal growth.
Patricia Labignan
Office Administrator
info[at]ipaa.ca
Art Practice(s): Music, Music Education
Nation(s): Mohawk, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Patricia is a focused, task-driven Office Administrator as well as a multi-instrumentalist. She brings two decades of experience in the administrative, organizational, and music professional fields.
In her spare time, Patricia loves to be in nature, hiking with her dog, and being involved in the music performance community.