Being Two Spirited is a Blessing
DJ O Show, aka Orene Askew, is the embodiment of what positive and forward thinking can accomplish. Orene started her DJ business just over 5 years ago, but has been bringing amazing experiences to events for over 8 years, and recently celebrated in grand style by celebrating her 5 th anniversary party.
Orene has been featured in several television appearances, including Go Vancouver, My Vancouver, Breakfast Television, and On Da Grine. She has worked for radio stations such as Washington’s Movin 92.5, the Beat 94.5, Coop Radio, and hosting on the O Show on Evolution 107.5.
Day in the Life of DJ O SHOW, as featured on STORYHIVE
Orene was born and raised on the North Shore and currently resides on the Xwemelch’stn reserve (Squamish Nation), and attends Capilano University.
“If you have knowledge you should always share it, my grandmother’s teachings” said Orene in a recent posting while instructing a class in the community. Orene provides motivational advise which helps young people succeed. Being a motivational speaker is an important part of Orene’s portfolio.
Orene has a passion to speak to aboriginal entrepreneurs. She has dedicated her career to education, maximizing opportunity, and inclusion for First Nation members. In 2015, Orene Askew was awarded the BC Aboriginal Business Award for Excellence. “True leadership is achieved when you share your power. We need to help our young people. If you have perfected your business or your craft, why not share that knowledge with a young person”, said Orene at her acceptance speech in 2015.
Orene is currently running for Council for the Squamish nation. Elections take place in early December and her campaign is well underway. Her mandate includes youth, by providing opportunities to learn and grow, and creating safe spaces in her neighborhood for young people. Education and Entrepreneurship round out her election platform.
DJ O Show is The Head Instructor at the School of Remix, teaching students with an inspired approach to pursue their dream of becoming a DJ.
SOUNDCLOUD Tracks
DJ O Show’s extensive client list includes: Speakeasy – Vancouver, BC | The Squamish Nation – North Vancouver, BC | Tsawwassen First Nation – Tsawwassen, BC | Musquem Nation – Vancouver, BC | Ts’ala Salon Spa – West Vancouver, BC | Sears – North Vancouver, BC | The Home & Interior Design Show – Vancouver, BC | Yes 2012 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Ottawa, ON | The Museum of Civilization – Gatineau, QB | I Do Business National Summit & Trade Show – Toronto, ON | Vancouver Foundation – Vancouver, BC | North Vancouver City Library – North Vancouver, BC | BCAFN Youth Forum – West Vancouver & Kamloops, BC | Slow Pitch For Kids Softball Tournament – Burnaby, BC | Lower Similkameen Indian Band – Keremeos, BC | Cree Nation Youth Council – Ouje Bougoumou, QC | St:olo Nation Children’s Festival 2013-2016 – Chilliwack, BC | Pacific National Exhibition (Sonic’s DJ Competition) – Vancouver, BC | We Day 2013 & 2014 – Vancouver, BC (Rogers Arena) | Hockey Helps The Homeless – Vancouver, BC (UBC) 2013-2016 | Yes 2013 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Vancouver, BC | Capilano University – North Vancouver, BC | Yes 2014 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Calgary, AB | Fan Club – Vancouver, BC | Kwantlen University – Surrey & Richmond, BC | Yes 2014 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Vancouver, BC | Upper Deck – Vancouver, BC | Malone’s – Vancouver, BC | Salmon N’ Bannock – Vancouver, BC | UBC – Vancouver, BC | Vancouver Pride Society | Honda Celebration of Light | Brand Live | Where It’s At Productions | Studio Records | Portside Pub | Celebrities Vancouver | Fortune Sound Club | The Hindenburg | The Media Club | Eco Fashion Week | Yes 2015 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Richmond, BC | Yes 2016 Young Entrepreneur Symposium – Toronto, ON | Chances Casino – Squamish, BC | I Do Business Summit and Tradeshow 2015 – Winnipeg, MA | Bartender’s Charity Ball – Las Vegas, NV | Museum of Anthropology – Vancouver, BC | Fitness World – North Vancouver, BC | Gathering Our Voices National Aboriginal Youth Conference 2015 – Prince George, BC | Gathering Our Voices 2016 – Victoria, BC | Gathering Our Voices 2017 – Kelowna, BC | Queer Film Festival 2016 & 2017 | Park Royal – West Vancouver, BC | Queer Arts Fest | Q-munity | Fly Girl Productions | Girls Rock Camp | Urban Native Youth Association | Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre | Canada Place | Kanata Festival | Finch & Barley | Native Education College | Talking Stick Festival | Aboriginal Mother Ctr. Society | Sparton Controls | Pocket Live | Eagle’s Hall | The Alexander | America’s Masters Games | Victoria Art Gallery | Tourism Vancouver | Norson Construction | Prive Nightclub | Grand Villa Casino – Burnaby, BC
Visit Orene’s, DJ O SHOW website here.
