YANAMINAH

Yanaminah Thullah is a multidisciplinary storyteller and public speaker of Sierra-Leonean and Liberian descent. Known for her work in curating arts and culture exhibits, Yanaminah’s notable projects include "We Do Not Dream of Labour" (2023) at the Ottawa Art Gallery and "How Do You Move?" in collaboration with the City of Ottawa. A seasoned public speaker, she has hosted and facilitated events across diverse sectors, partnering with organizations such as Amnesty International, Hors Pair Social, and the National Gallery of Canada. Her first love, poetry and spoken word, deeply influences her storytelling approach, shaping her narrative voice across all of her projects.

Yanaminah's diverse practice is rooted in her lived experiences and her passion for world-building, informed by her studies in International Relations. She is dedicated to deconstructing systemic barriers, demystifying migrant-diaspora relations, and amplifying community-building narratives through her creative work.

Where: Studio
When: 7:00-7:30pm
“Main Characters Only!”: 6:00pm-1:am, Studio

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