Richard Pellissier-Lush
Richard Pellissier-Lushis an actor, dancer, author, and athlete. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but grew up in PEI for most of his life. Richard is a graduate from Holland College with diploma in Sport & Leisure Management, and was Valedictorian of his graduating class. Richard works with Indigenous Youth across PEI as the Aboriginal Sport Circle Program Coordinator and he is also a Certified Personal Trainer. In Richard's spare time, he mentors youth, manages multiple sports teams, shares stories of his Mi'kmaq culture and background through his theater group Mi'kmaq Legends, and hangs out with his son Owen and his partner Tess and their three animals at home.