WHO IS RYAN MCMAHON?

For nearly two decades, Ryan McMahon has been a trailblazer in Indigenous comedy and storytelling. An independent creative known for risk-taking and bold storytelling, he's an award-winning writer, critically acclaimed journalist, sought-after keynote speaker, and one of the best Indigenous comedians working today.

McMahon's notable works include the three-time Canadian Screen Award (2024) nominated docuseries Thunder Bay (CRAVE TV, 2023), Teepee Or Not Teepee (CRAVE, Bell Media, 2021), Stories From the Land (CBC Gem, 2020), the Thunder Bay podcast (Canadaland, 2023, 2020, 2018), A 12-Step Program For Canada (CBC Radio One, Day 6, 2017), Colonization Road (CBC TV, CBC Gem, 2015), Red Man Laughing (CBC Radio One, 2014), Ryan McMahon - UnReserved (CBC TV, 2012), Ryan McMahon - Welcome To Turtle Island Too (CBC TV, 2010).

Ryan lives in Hamilton, ON with his partner and their children.