Orene Askew, also known around North America as DJ O Show, comes from a very diverse background. She is Afro-Indigenous, a proud member of the Squamish Nation, and is 2 Spirit. Feeling as though she stood out in a unique way, she embraced both her cultural backgrounds and incorporates the teachings she has learned into everything she does.
DJ O Show has experience teaching with an inspired approach. She is an inspirational speaker, having traveled across the continent to bring ambition and drive to all generations, and is a former member of Squamish Nation Council.
O Show has DJ’d the red carpet for Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and was voted the official DJ for YES in Ottawa since 2012 and the official DJ for Gathering Our Voices for five years. She has hosted/MC’d/Played at numerous events and DJ'd for Professional Sports Teams such as The Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver White Caps, and The BC Lions. Her background is also in Radio Broadcasting and she has worked for Vancouver’s Virgin 94.5 and Washington’s Movin’ 92.5.
Orene is the recipient of a 2015 BC Indigenous Business Award, a 2018 Stand Out Award from the Vancouver Pride Society, a 2021 Alumni of Excellence Award from Capilano University, and a 2022 International Indigenous Hip Hop Award for "DJ of The Year."
Pronouns: She/Her
Orene Askew, also known around North America as DJ O Show, comes from a very diverse background. She is Afro-Indigenous, a proud member of the Squamish Nation, and is 2 Spirit. Feeling as though she stood out in a unique way, she embraced both her cultural backgrounds and incorporates the teachings she has learned into everything she does.
DJ O Show has experience teaching with an inspired approach. She is an inspirational speaker, having traveled across the continent to bring ambition and drive to all generations, and is a former member of Squamish Nation Council.
O Show has DJ’d the red carpet for Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and was voted the official DJ for YES in Ottawa since 2012 and the official DJ for Gathering Our Voices for five years. She has hosted/MC’d/Played at numerous events and DJ'd for Professional Sports Teams such as The Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver White Caps, and The BC Lions. Her background is also in Radio Broadcasting and she has worked for Vancouver’s Virgin 94.5 and Washington’s Movin’ 92.5.
Orene is the recipient of a 2015 BC Indigenous Business Award, a 2018 Stand Out Award from the Vancouver Pride Society, a 2021 Alumni of Excellence Award from Capilano University, and a 2022 International Indigenous Hip Hop Award for "DJ of The Year."
Pronouns: She/Her
