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Shadrak (Shak) Gobert
Founder and AR Designer
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I’m Shadrak (Shak) Gobert, an Indigenous Augmented Reality designer of Nêhiyawak (Cree) ancestry and a proud member of the Frog Lake First Nation, situated in Treaty 6 territory. For some time, I’ve envisioned Peyak as a platform to seamlessly blend Indigenous culture and storytelling within emerging tech spaces—a pursuit that is both exhilarating and rewarding. I hope you share in this excitement, and I thank you for visiting. Feel free to get in touch.
Trina Moyan Bell
Cultural Advisor and Facilitator​
Trina is an artist and activist Moyan of nehiyaw iskwew (Plains Cree) ancestry from the Frog Lake First Nation in Alberta. She began her career as a writer and producer for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and co-produced and directed the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (now Indspire) for CBC Television. Moyan is a co-founder of Toronto-based Bell & Bernard, a First Nations consulting firm dedicated to including the histories and current realities of Indigenous peoples within urban planning projects, and has spoken widely on Indigenous inclusion and empowerment. Moyan is also a muralist, a traditional dancer and a University of Toronto alumna.
Angel Brant
Graphic Design and Illustration
Angel Brant (née Angel Levac) is a Cree woman from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, adopted by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. After years in Vancouver, BC, she currently resides in Tkaronto and is an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, focusing on Visual Studies.
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Angel's work extends into the arts, where she served on the jury for the Ontario Arts Council awards in 2021. She has collaborated with StreetARToronto and Red Urban Nation to create impactful murals across Tkaronto and has coordinated and facilitated art builds in Vancouver and Tkaronto. Her artistic contributions can be seen at Climate and Social Justice rallies globally.
Origins
Peyak,” meaning “one” in the Plains Cree Y dialect, was the name lovingly given to me by my Nokum (grandmother). It perfectly embodies the spirit of this project: a pioneering fusion of Indigenous design, culture, and placemaking with AR storytelling and emerging technologies.
As a 3D and AR creator, I am deeply passionate about sharing our designs, stories, and teachings in captivating new ways through interactive and spatial computing experiences. By blending contemporary methods with traditional knowledge systems, Peyak offers a unique opportunity to immerse society in the richness of our histories while showcasing the beauty of Indigenous design through innovative mediums.
More than a brand, Peyak is a space where one can experience Indigenous culture in unexpected ways, through items that captivate and inspire those who wear them. Our people have always been innovators, inventors, and above all, resilient. As we step further into the age of spatial computing, Peyak stands as a testament to this enduring spirit
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
647-680-2655