Brenn Royal

The 20/20 Wavelength Project began as a vibrant initiative during Alberta Culture Days, at the height of the global Covid-19 pandemic. This project, led by mixed-blood multidisciplinary artist Andy Moro, aimed to explore “What Matters Now” through community engagement, both online and in person. By involving virtual and geographical communities, it sought to uncover the values highlighted by the pandemic lockdowns.

Brenn Royal aka Status Savage​​ is a Hip Hop artist, who uses music and workshops to heal, speak up against oppression, racism, genocide, and Intergenerational Trauma. She is the creator for Iyikakimaat (always try hard), a workshop that covers addictions, social impacts, and violence. Sharing testimonies of First Nation youth, women and men overcoming experiences that impact the Indigenous population.

Brenn obtained her Post Secondary Diploma in Addictions Counselling but uses her own experiences as a recovering addict to work best with youth. She is currently seeking and mentoring young emerging artists and is also the Alberta Youth Engagement Activator for Rising Youth.

Brenn is an Old-Style Jingle Dress dancer who is working on preserving her Blackfoot language by speaking, learning, and teaching. A Blackfoot member from the Siksika Tribe, she takes great pride in her culture and believes in empowering every child to reclaim their identity.