Christopher Merasty
CEO & Founder
Indigenous Leader | Model | Speaker | Men's Wellness Advocate | Entrepreneur
Flying Dust First Nation | Saskatchewan, Canada
Selected for Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026
New York City | September 2026
Selected as one of 120 models from more than 500 applicants for Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026.
Christopher will walk in two runway showcases representing Indigenous designers during New York Fashion Week.
RUNWAY 5 | LUXURY
Kreations by Kehala
September 13 | 2:00 PM ET
RUNWAY 6 | COUTURE
Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
September 13 | 6:30 PM ET
Opportunities Don't Have an Age Limit.
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Christopher Merasty is an Indigenous entrepreneur, facilitator, speaker and men's wellness advocate from Flying Dust First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada.
His work focuses on men's wellness, youth leadership, prevention, accountability, healthy relationships and creating opportunities for Indigenous people and communities.
His journey to New York represents a message he carries through his work:
Opportunity does not have an age limit.
Whether entering a classroom, community gathering, correctional environment, boardroom or runway, Christopher encourages people to continue growing, take responsibility for their direction and remain open to opportunities that may initially feel outside their comfort zone.
EMPOWERING MEN, TRANSFORMING LIVES
BEYOND THE RUNWAY
Founder & CEO
New Direction Consulting