MAYA McKIBBIN is a Two-Spirited multidisciplinary animator and illustrator living on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations. They are Irish-settler, Ojibwe with roots in White Earth Nation and diaspora from Zacatecas in Mexico. They grew up in ch'atlich and later in the southwest of England. Maya illustrated the picture books Swift Fox All Along, written by Rebecca Thomas, which was nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award, and The Song That Called Them Home, written by David A. Robertson. Maya’s work has also appeared in graphic novels and comics, including Image Comics’ The Silver Coin #5, Salmon Run, Shades of Fear and Amanda Strong’s adaptation of Four Faces of the Moon. Visit their website at www.mkchibs.com
