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OPPORTUNITIES DON’T HAVE AN AGE LIMIT.

A few weeks from now, I’ll be leaving Saskatchewan for New York City to walk the runway at Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026.

At 44 years old, I never imagined I’d be saying those words.

The Road to New York continues. 🗽

We spent some time today getting new photos together as we continue preparing for Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026.

A huge thank you to Noella Chief for getting behind the camera today and helping capture the

Thank you Noella for the photo shoot today. Love the photos @noella.kahmewsit

The Road to New York is being made possible by people and organizations who believe in the journey.

A sincere Kinanâskomitin, thank you, to everyone who has stepped forward with financial support, encouragement, and belief as we prepare for In

Some support means a little more because of who it comes from.

A special thank you to Veronica Merasty, my mother, for supporting our Road to New York journey and helping make this opportunity possible.

As we prepare to represent at Indigenous New

A heartfelt thank you to Veronica Merasty.

We are deeply grateful for your generous support of the Road to New York and our participation in Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026.

Your contribution is helping us prepare for a safe and successful jo

We are proud to recognize SIGA for their generous $1,000 sponsorship in support of our Road to Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026.
This support is about more than helping us get from Saskatchewan to New York. It represents Indigenous organizations

Thank you Jay Barnard for the amazing opportunity.

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Christopher Merasty has officially been selected to participate as a model in Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026 in New York City this September. The estimated cost of participating is approximately $4,000 CAD, including airfare, accommodation, ground transportation, meals, travel insurance, and related participation expenses. New Direction Consulting is not a registered charity. Contributions are not eligible for charitable tax receipts.

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