Bilan Arte is a Black, Muslim feminist living and working in the unceded and never surrendered traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki and Omàmìwininìwag people. Arte is an award-winning activist and organizer with over a decade of experience in campaigns, leadership, and movement building, from youth led to trade union organizing. Arte is the National Representative, Human Rights at the Canadian Labour Congress.

In all aspects of her work, Arte is fuelled by her passions for social justice and equity. Her commitment to disability justice and building an accessible society for all is why she is thrilled to represent the CLC as part of the IDEA Project and sit on its advisory committee.