Est in 2023. 

Jay Genaille is a professional Hoop Dancer, Workshop Facilitator and Speaker. He is Cree, Salteaux and Anishnaabe, born and raised in Calgary, AB with his Ancestral roots originating from Misipawistik Cree Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation and Cowessess First Nations. Jay first started Hoop Dancing when he was 9 years old and was mentored by a 4x World Champion Hoop Dancer. Some of the most memorable highlights in his career includes attending the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ 3 years in a row and performing in Calgary, AB at the Grandstand show 2 years in a row. Finally, Jay went on to represent the Calgary Stampede at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Over the last few years, he has had the privilege to be invited to many diverse communities throughout North America to share his talents and gifts.
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​Photo Credits throughout the website: Colin Smith (2023), Justus Lowry (2020), Megan Atkins-Baker (2024 & Olivia Vanderwal (2024)  ​

Thunder Lightening Healing Rain
Founder  & Owner

A few years ago, Jay had a vision to create his own business in hopes to inspire, motivate, teach and encourage our youth and the people within our communities to believe in themselves and to follow their dreams. Through his Hoop Dancing performances, he honours our animal relatives of the land and as a workshop facilitator he dedicates his time to teach the traditional art of Hoop Dancing. Being a Motivational Speaker/Storyteller, he talks about his journey of overcoming adversity, healing and sharing the courageous steps he has taken in achieving his goals. Jay lives a healthy and balanced lifestyle based on the Circle of Life. His 12-year old son named Jacob (7 Times Standing Strong) who is of mixed Indigenous and settler ancestry (Cree, Saulteaux, Anishnaabe, German & Ukrainian) is an avid Ice and Ball hockey player. He continues to be one of Jay’s biggest motivators in being a great Father, caring person and a successful businessman. Jacob is currently learning how to Hoop Dance, speak, drum and sing. Jay is creating the foundation for him to be able to succeed and reach his full potential, break those negative cycles and provide the opportunities he was never given as a child in order to carry on the legacy.

Morning Healing Mist
Manager 

Ana has Indigenous, Spanish and Portuguese roots from Guatemala and El Salvador located in Central America.  She was born and raised in a settler family. Ana has both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. She is completing her third year of her Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus. Ana's doctoral studies project is focused on how Indigenous female adoptees have come to understand their Indigenous identity while in post-secondary education. Finally she has her own business called Maria Miranda Consulting where she is a therapist in the Correctional Service Field. Ana is an Indigenous educator, key note speaker and workshop facilitator.