Meet The Fellows
Kam Stacey
London, Canada
Kam M. Stacey (aka Unspelt) is more than an artist—they are a creative storyteller on a mission to challenge the norm, create community, and resist conformity. Expressing themselves through music, fashion, and, most importantly, activism, this young two-spirited creator was born and raised in London, Ontario. They strive to inspire others to use the power of their voice and amplify those around them.
As an Indigenous multimedia creator, Kam explores topics regarding colonization, 2sLGBTQ+ rights, and the intricacies of the human experience as a whole. In addition to their musical career, Kam is active within his local community, most notably as a spokesperson for 2sLGBTQ+ rights within the local school board district. Kam’s 2017 activism and leadership resulted in an all-gender washroom opening in their elementary school. The adversities they’ve had to overcome personally, as well as those that affect other community members, drive Kam to take action to create a better community for all to live in. Through their music and activism, Kam hopes to bring light to the injustices within both the local community and society at large by sharing experiences and learning from those around him.
Artists Name: Unspelt
Age: 21
Artist Influences: The Front Bottoms, Rage Against the Machine, & Will Wood and the Tapeworms
Genre: Alternative, Punk Rock.
Social Impact Project: Kam hosted an inclusive drop-in communal art session at Variety Cafe, encouraging the community to embrace and celebrate queer joy. They coordinated with a local band and speaker to participate in the event and distributed zines centred on empowerment and the celebration of queer joy.
"VERSIONS has come to change more aspects of my life than I imagined, from providing the resources and community to help me excel musically to assisting in my spiritual grounding. VERSIONS encouraged me to step back into the spaces I had stepped away from and step out of my comfort zone while doing so. Throughout the various opportunities & programming, I continued to learn more about art/music roots and history, decolonization & history from a non-western standpoint, self-reflection and balance as an artist and myself. I have met some of the most open-hearted, talented and creative people I ever have throughout this experience! Overall, the whole of the Fellowship has grown on me and with me, and I could not be more grateful to be part of such a wonderfully unique and loving community."
