BRITISH ISLES PAVILION

2025 British Isles Pavilion Ambassadors

Hi my name is Vienna Prior. I am currently 14 years old but by Folkorama I’ll be 15! I’m very excited to be one of the youth ambassadors for the British Isles pavilion!

I have a strong connection to the British Isles as my dad   and grandparents are from England.

  This is my first year participating in Folklorama but I’ve always wanted to be part of the festival! I have been dancing at McConnell School of Irish Dance since I was 7. 

 I am a Highschool student at REC. I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, and spending time with my friends and family! 

Hello, my name is Mckinley Hodgins, I'm 14 years old and I am one of the youth ambassadors for the British Isles pavilion 2025. I've been dancing with the McConnell School of Irish dance since I was 7, after joining, I was introduced to Folklorama and found a passion for sharing my culture with others. I currently attend school at Collège Jeanne-Sauvé where I commit to many music programs and am soon to finish my 9th grade year. To pass time, I like to make music and play badminton, I enjoy competing in Irish dance competitions as well, in June of 2024, I travelled to Killarney (Ireland) to attend the CRN World Irish Dance Championships, I emerged as a World Champion in the Under 13 Boys category and got to bring home a globe. Along with the title, I am proud to be the first Canadian CRN World Champion. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the British Isles pavilion this summer!

COMING SOON!

Hi all, allow me to introduce myself, I'm Meguire Buhler and I am thrilled to be representing the British Isles Pavilion as one of your adult ambassadors!

Folklorama has been a summer tradition for many years and i love being a part of the Festival, showcasing my culture and performing with McConnells School of Irish Dance.

I love getting to compete and spend time teaching the younger dancers at the studio. Outside of the studio I enjoy performing with my small business, watching Formula 1 racing and working as a Nanny!

I'm excited to experience other cultures throughout the festival and to host and entertain you all at the British Isles Pavilion this year! Hope to see you there!

Serving as a Folklorama Ambassador is a fun and rewarding opportunity for anyone who loves the British Isles and Folklorama!  Like all jobs, the role of Ambassador comes with responsibilities, requires dedication, and hard work, all of which must be taken into consideration before submitting an application.

•  Ambassadors must be available and present at the pavilion for the entire week of the festival from opening to closing each night.
• Ambassadors are expected to attend training and orientation sessions to help familiarise them with their role within the pavilion.
• In addition to the festival week, ambassadors attend approximately 5 - 7 required Folklorama events (from June to August) including Ambassador Orientation, Canada Day Celebrations, Media Event, and Folklorama Kick-Off.
• Ambassadors must represent the pavilion in the highest possible standards at all times.
• Ambassadors must wear appropriate cultural attire to all Folklorama events.  Cultural attire is determined by the pavilion coordinator and must represent one of the major countries in the British Isles.
• During pavilion operating hours, Ambassadors are responsible for providing cultural tours and hospitality to visitors from other pavilions. Knowledge of many aspects of British Isles culture, including history, music and dance, and food is essential as well as familiarity with the pavilion's cultural area.
• Ambassadors are expected to socialise with VIP’s guests and dignitaries during their visits.
• British Isles Pavilion Ambassadors are expected to represent and tour other pavilions during the opposite week (when our pavilion is not in operation).  

As part of the selection process applicants may be asked to attend an interview.  Interview dates will be confirmed once all applications are received.  The deadline to apply is February 15th, 2024.  

2025 Ambassadors positions have been filled.