Isabelle RuizCA/QC
08.21
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2:15 pm_3:15 pm
Panel
Isabelle Ruiz was born and raised in Tiohtiá:ke (Montréal). She is a Kanyen’kehá:ka and settler woman and her Mohawk family comes from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, where she is a member. She graduated from Concordia University in 2018 (BFA) and has been in production and broadcasting for the past five years. Starting in VFX, Ruiz worked as a production assistant in post-production. Following that, she took on the role of Programming Coordinator at APTN, responsible for projects on linear and streaming services at the broadcaster. Since 2021, Ruiz has been serving as a Program Manager at the Indigenous Screen Office, overseeing various funding programs, including Sector Development, Apprenticeship/Cultural Mentorship, Interactive, and Immersive initiatives.