Margaret Augustine was born in Malta and first made a connection with Atlantic Canada when she started her Master's degree in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, which is where she met her now-husband, Dr. Patrick Augustine, of Elsipogtog First Nation. Margaret has been a community member in Elsipogtog for many years. There, she has taught in the Aotiitj programme, which is destined for youth interested in pursuing higher education at St. Thomas University, and she has spent much time among the Elders in the community learning from their wisdom.

Dr. Lauren Beck came to the Atlantic region when she was hired as a Professor by Mount Allison University. She researches visual and material culture of the Atlantic world and teaches courses on food and on subjects relating to settler colonialism and decolonization. She is married to Rob LeBlanc (St. Thomas University), who teaches in the Aotiitj programme at Elsipogtog First Nation.

Patricia Bourque is Mi'kmaw First Nation of Lennox Island First Nation, from Epekwitk also known as Prince Edward Island, located in the traditional territory of Mi'kma'ki. Her work is driven by her love and passion for Mi'kmaw traditional cultural events, live music performances, community events, Island life and the beautiful landscapes and characters around her. She sits on the board of directors for The Guild and the East Coast Music Association.

She has exhibited her photography at The Guild, the Confederation of the Arts, and Eptek Art & Culture Centre and is part of public collections on the Island and in the Confederation Centre of the Arts.