Personal Background

• Hometown: Terrace, BC, raised on a family farm with deep roots in the Métis community.
• Current Residence: Living in Prince Rupert, BC, as an active member of Prince Rupert & District Métis Society, serving on their board as the previous women’s representative and now secretary.

Educational Achievements

• Master of Political Science from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) (2024)
• Indigenous Leadership from Saskatchewan Polytechnic (2024)
• Undergraduate Degrees: Double Major in Global & International Studies and Political Science from UNBC (2021).
• Certificates:
  • Living Life to the Full- Mental Health Certificate (2023)
  • Matriarchs in Training program by Andrea Menard (2022)
  • Public Administration from UNBC (2021)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from UNBC (2020)

Professional Experience

Métis and Indigenous Advocacy

• Secretary, Prince Rupert & District Métis Society: Managed organizational tasks and contributed to strategic planning.
• Regional Métis Youth Representative for the Northwest (Region 6): Advocated for Métis rights and representation at various forums.
• Guest Speaker, various national and international conferences: Represented Métis youth at the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity and spoke on a panel there. Presented on Métis culture, environmental stewardship, and youth leadership.
• Jordan’s Principle Coordinator, Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert: Assisted First Nations and Inuit children in receiving the educational and health services and supports they needed.

Community Involvement and Leadership

Research and Teaching Assistant, UNBC: Supported the delivery of courses and taught tutorials within the Political Science and First Nations Programs, enhancing expertise in policy analysis and fostering an educational environment that promotes Métis cultural awareness.

Board Member, Carmen Art’s Board: Served as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director, ensuring that Métis perspectives are represented in community arts programming. Also served as the Indigenous Representative for Northern British Columbia’s Grad Student Society.

Leadership, Scouts Canada: Was a Scout from 5 years to 18 years old. Volunteered with younger sections, served as a regional representative and spokesperson for Scouts Canada, and represented Canada at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015. Received the Queen Venturer Award, which was awarded by the Lieutenant Governor.

My Vision for Métis Youth British Columbia (MYBC)

Focused on nurturing powerful, articulate leaders, enhancing advocacy skills, and strengthening community ties through effective communication and peer-to-peer networks. I commit to servant leadership, operating as a partner and collaborator.

Commitments to Our Community

I am dedicated to:

• Intergenerational Learning: Bridging the gap between elders and youth to preserve our heritage.
• Cultural Growth: Encouraging participation in cultural events and Michif language preservation.
• Collaborative Relationships: Strengthening alliances with local First Nations and teaching the importance of relationship-building to youth representatives.

Key Initiatives if Elected

1. Enhance Cultural Engagement: Apply for grants to fund cultural events that engage Métis youth.
2. Build Community Networks: Develop robust support networks for communication and cooperation among Métis youth.
3. Promote Leadership Development: Implement leadership programs to prepare Métis youth for future advocacy roles.