"Ostoro [they/them] is a current York University MFA student in the Visual Arts. They received their BA in English and Creative Writing and Visual Art from the University of Windsor, and are a graduate of the Goldsmithing and Silversmithing program from Georgian College. Ostoro is Nishinaabe of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and of European descent, born and raised at Waawiiye’adinong (the place where the river bends - Windsor, Ontario.) They are a two-spirit/queer writer, Goldsmith and multi-media artist working in sculpture; painting; illustration; experimental sound; poetry; short stories; beading and fibre. Their work explores the intersections and complexities regarding Nishnaabemwin; land; community; our kin beyond humans; and the urgent climate crisis."