Orene “DJ O Show” Askew is an Afro-Indigenous and 2Spirit award-winning DJ from BC’s west coast. Orene was born and raised on X̱wemelch’stn (Capilano) Reserve in West Vancouver, BC and is a proud member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).  

Music is the beat of her heart. From a young age, Orene surrounded herself with music; she turned that lifelong passion into her profession by building a successful DJ business. She graduated from BCIT’s Radio Broadcasting program and launched her career on some of Vancouver and Washington’s premiere radio stations.  

Today, she is the recipient of a BC Indigenous Business Award, a Stand Out Award from the Vancouver Pride Society, an Alumni of Excellence Award from Capilano University, an International Indigenous Hip Hop Award for DJ of the Year, and a Best Solopreneur Award from The Black Business Association of British Columbia. 

Orene’s journey wasn’t without challenges, but she found strength in vulnerability as she navigated difficult days. She turned it into motivation to drive her career to the next level.  

Orene’s entrepreneurial spirit expanded from DJ to host, MC, and Motivational Speaker. She has played for the Vancouver Canucks, BC Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, and opened for Kevin Hart and Russell Peters at The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival.