Benny has been collaborating with communities across Mi’kma’ki since moving to Kjipuktuk in 2008. Benny is a curious, queer, settler artist who makes crafts, cakes and music with their loved ones for fun. As an experienced administrator, they’re dedicated to accessibility in organizational systems with a flair for colourful spreadsheets and calendars.
Most recently, they supported emerging leaders at Every One Every Day: a Reconciliation Initiative of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre through their consultancy Shaping Change. During their time as the Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, they successfully advocated for a doubling of provincial funding for the arts sector. They have also served as the Publisher of Visual Arts News magazine, President of the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, Co-Chair of the Youth Project, and Co-Director of Hermes artist co-operative.