Andréanne (Anne) Mulaire Dandeneau was born in St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba—homeland of the Red River Métis Nation to parents David and Huguette (Mulaire) Dandeneau. Her mother comes from the Red River Valley and her father comes from Penetanguishene, Treaty 61.

One of Anne’s most prominent and most influential ancestors is Catherine Mulaire, who was born in 1843 in Ile de La-cross. She was the first rural Anishinaabe/Métis teacher in the Red River Settlement, Catherine was also an accomplished seamstress whose embroidery continues to inspire the designs of Anne Mulaire, today.

After graduating from LaSalle College School of Fashion Design in Montréal, one of Canada’s top design programs, Anne registered as a sole proprietorship under the name MJAnne Couture, in honour of her twin sister, Marie-Josée, who was, and continues to be, instrumental in fueling her creativity. Out of her parent’s basement, she launched her first collection of comfort clothing called Hug Me.

In 2009, Anne changed operating names to Voilà par Andréanne to emphasize her French héritage. At this time, her designs evolved into more structured clothing that was still comfortable, but not strictly casual wear.

Today she operates as you know her, Anne Mulaire—a name she is proud to bear, and a label you’ll be proud to wear. Anne Mulaire is the first Indigenous-Owned Apparel/ Manufacturer in Canada to be recognized with B Corp Certification, based on their high standards of social and environmental impact. Anne Mulaire is an Indigenous fashion brand which exists to inspire and find regenerative solutions for people and the planet.

Christian Dandeneau is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ID Fusion Software, an Indigenous-owned digital transformation company founded in 1999. With a career spanning over two decades, Christian has established himself as a leader in the information technology and services industry. His expertise includes business process optimization, enterprise software development, and e-commerce solutions.

Under his leadership, ID Fusion has grown to serve a diverse clientele, including small-to-medium sized businesses, large multinational corporations, and government organizations. The company is committed to fostering productivity, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities among its clients and employees, guided by the core values and heritage of its founders.

Christian’s dedication to mentorship is evident through his involvement with North Forge Technology Exchange, where he has been mentoring startup entrepreneurs since 2015. He is passionate about helping new businesses navigate the challenges of market execution and strategy implementation.

In addition to his professional achievements, Christian is actively involved in various advisory roles. He serves on the federal external advisory committee on regulatory competitiveness and is a member of the newly appointed board of directors for Manitoba Public Insurance, where he contributes his extensive experience to public service and governance.
Christian’s Métis heritage is integral to his identity and a cornerstone of ID Fusion’s mission. As a boutique Indigenous Métis technology company, ID Fusion is dedicated to being a catalyst for positive change within Indigenous communities and actively fosters opportunities for Indigenous youth to pursue careers in the IT sector in Manitoba.