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Nipîy Iskwew

Nipîy Iskwew, also known as Skylene Gladue, works in acting, fashion and youth workshops. Read about Bear Grease and The Traitors Canada.

Biography

Nipîy Iskwew, also known as Skylene Gladue, is a performer and designer from Beaver First Nation whose work spans theatre, film, fashion and reality television.

Nipîy’s work spans the musical Bear Grease, screen performance and From Rez to Runway, a fashion programme she created for young people.

Known for

The Traitors Canada season 4

Nipîy Iskwew, also known as Skylene Gladue, is a performer and designer from Beaver First Nation whose work spans theatre, film, fashion and reality television.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. Career 1

    Performing in Bear Grease

    The production's official cast material identifies her as Jan in Bear Grease. The musical was created by Crystle Lightning and MC RedCloud, and became part of her touring performance work.[5][2]

  2. Career 2

    Screen work and filmmaking

    Her screen work includes Merchants of the Wild and The Revenant. Her filmmaking projects also include Be the Light.[1]

  3. Career 3

    Fashion and youth workshops

    Gladue created From Rez to Runway, a workshop and fashion-show project for young people. The programme uses fashion to develop confidence and encourage participants to pursue their ambitions.[1]

  4. Career 4

    Speaking and performance workshops

    Her work includes motivational speaking and workshop facilitation with Magoo Crew. The Bear Grease press kit also records performances with Body Sovereignties and at the Rubaboo Arts Festival.[5]

  5. Career 5

    Moving between reality formats

    She competed on The Amazing Race Canada before joining The Traitors Canada's fourth season. In a 2026 interview, she connected that opportunity with her wider work in modelling, performance and public speaking.[6][2]