Iehstoseranon:nha (yeh sto sara new ha), is the founder and president of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada (a Canada Not-for-profit Corporation) and owner at Pass The Feather. Dawn is a full time volunteer who is propelled by the Haudenosaunee Seventh Generation Principle that teaches us to understand that the decisions we make and the work we do today should result in a sustainable knowledge base that will benefit our people seven generations into the future.

Dawn is a community-engaged visual and media artist who advocates for equality and facilitates the creation of informed opinions of Indigenous cultures. Dawn's background in the arts, business marketing and management is combined with her creativity to bring honest and transparent representation.

The IAC is the first and second facilitator to create a national, community driven event for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Parliament Hill, Ottawa (2021 & 2022).

Dawn is the organizer of the annual Indigenous Women's Arts Conference and Celebration. A monumental event with a massive marketplace boasting over 70 vendors, performers and Indigenous arts demonstrations. The IAC, when funded, also offers free art workshops to Indigenous women.

Dawn is the creator of IndigenARTSY.com. Under the umbrella of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Dawn has created the largest on line Indigenous artist collective and launched a new on line marketplace to advance Indigenous arts and artists.

Dawn has contributed to many advisory groups and has consulted with many organizations that are exploring better relationships with Indigenous peoples. She is a speaker, presenter, writer, artist and advocate for Indigenous peoples.

Dawn is a 60's scoop survivor who was reconnected with her birth family in 1989. She is announced/named/registered by Condoled Mohawk Bear Clan Mother of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Wakerakatste Louise McDonald Herne, Akwesasne Kahsennahon:we, Tehanakari:ne, Mohawk Nation Longhouse, Akwesasne. Iehstoseranónnha is a numbered Indian under the outdated Indian Act (status card carrying), a community contributor and band member of Mohawks of Akwesasne.