Experience

Selected Conference Engagements

  • Learning from International Examples Plenary (Moderator). AFN Climate Gathering. Assembly of First Nations. Sept 2022.

  • Reflections from the Youth Gathering (Panelist). AFN Climate Gathering. Assembly of First Nations. Sept 2022.

  • Keynote Speech for Youth Gathering (Speaker). AFN Climate Gathering. Assembly of First Nations. Sept 2022.

  • Generation for Generations (Panelist). ICE Gathering. Indigenous Clean Energy. June 2022.

  • Building the Future of Energy Efficiency (Speaker). DiscoverEE Session. Efficiency Canada. May 2022.

  • Code Red: Youth Perspectives on Addressing the Climate Emergency (Panelist). Annual Gala & Conference. Pollution Probe. Nov 2021.

  • Financing, Funding, & Industry Trends (Panelist). First Nations Energy Summit. Clean Energy BC. Nov 2021.

  • Clean and Green: Is a Just Energy Revolution Around the Corner? (Speaker). Our Broken Planet: How We Got Here and Ways to Fix It. Natural History Museum of London. Sept 2021.

  • Believe in Beauty (Speaker). Raven Speak. The Raven Institute. June 2021.

  • Watts: A Pathway to Clean Energy (Speaker). Sustainable Engineering Student Society Career Fair. Simon Fraser University. May 2021.

  • Indigenous Perspectives for a Clean Energy Future (Speaker). Student Energy Symposium. Western University. March 2021.

  • Indigenous Joy (Panelist). Cloud Connections Conference, Cuystwi, Provincial Health Services Authority. Feb 2021.

  • Land is Our Story (Panelist & Filmmaker). VIDEA International Development Week. Feb 2021.

  • Youth Action in Sustainability (Speaker). Student Energy Sustainability Week. McGill University. January 2021.

  • Energy Equity: Indigenous Youth Engagement in the Energy Sector (Speaker). ICE e-Gathering, Indigenous Clean Energy. January 2021.

  • Introducing Generation Power: An Indigenous Youth Clean Energy Literacy and Career Training Program (Speaker). ICE e-Gathering, Indigenous Clean Energy. January 2021.

  • IYIP Alumni Panel (panelist). (IYIP cohort 12 training), Indigenous Youth Internship Program. BC Public Service Agency. Victoria, BC. September 2019.

  • Using Social Media with Intention and Purpose (Speaker). Social Media Camp. Victoria, BC. April 2019.

  • Career & Education Fair (lead facilitator). Gathering Our Voices, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Port Alberni, BC. March 2019.

  • Social Isolation & Belonging (key contributor). 2018 Summit: A City For All, Vancouver City Planning Commission. Vancouver, BC. December 2018.

  • Post-Secondary Leaders Panel (panelist). 4th annual Building Reconciliation Forum, Universities Canada & the University of Victoria. Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC. November 2018.

  • Finding Your Potential (speaker). Youth Forum, Lake Babine Nation. Burns Lake, BC. April 2018.

  • Ministry Panel (panelist). Ministry-wide training day. Ministry of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, Socioeconomic Partnerships & Initiatives Division. March 2018.

  • Find Your Potential & Talent Show Rehearsal (facilitator). Gathering Our Voices, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Vancouver, BC. March 2018.

  • Indigenous Perspectives Panel (panelist). Annual Conference, Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers. Victoria, BC. February 2018.

  • Unified Aboriginal Youth collective Forum (organizer, coordinator, speaker). Provincial Government of BC, Métis Nation BC, First Nations Youth Council of BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Assembly of First Nations. Parksville, BC. January 2018.

  • Completion Ceremony (speaker). Indigenous Youth Internship Program, BC Public Service Agency. Victoria, BC. October 2017.


Professional Employment Experience 

Councillor | Hupačasath First Nation | 04/2021 - present

  • Oversee strategic management, finances, and service programs.

  • Build community capacity, well-being, and assets.

  • Establish community governance

Motivational Speaker & Content Provider| TakingITGlobal | 11/2018 – present

  • Motivate, engage, and speak with students on successfully transitioning from high school toward their future.

  • Develop youths’ thinking, emotional intelligence, and confidence through workshops and mentorship.

Youth Lead Program Manager| Indigenous Clean Energy | 11/2020 - 10/2022

  • Lead the development of a national Indigenous youth training and careers program for the clean energy economy.

  • Nurture the leadership potential of both Indigenous youth and energy employers in advancing toward a sustainable and equitable energy future.

Project Coordinator | Provincial Health Services Authority, Indigenous Wellness | 11/2018 – 05/2019

  • Led implementation of "Sacred Circles", a 3-year project funded through a $300,000 Population & Public Health grant focused on Indigenous healing and reconciliation.

  • Coordinated development of Indigenous Youth Wellness projects, including administration of grants, growing social media accounts, and updating team website.

Indigenous Youth Internship Program | Council of the Haida Nation, Haida Ocean Technical Team | 06/2018 – 09/2018

  • Represented CHN and liaised with various partners in communications and events related to marine planning; including organization of community outreach for the Northeast Pacific Seamount Expedition.

  • Assisted in developing the concept and $100,000 budget for Gaaysiigang (Haida Gwaii Oceans Forum).

  • Prepared request for proposal for Gaaysiigang coordinator(s).

Indigenous Youth Internship Program (Policy Analyst) | Ministry of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, Community & Social Innovation Branch | 09/2017 – 06/2018

  • Co-Led revitalization of the Aboriginal Employee's Association, now called the Indigenous Employees Network.

  • Project Lead for the 3-day 2018 Unified Aboriginal Youth Collective Forum, involving a budget of $50,000.

  • Invited to multiple conferences provincially and nationally where I've facilitated workshops, and engaged large audiences as an inspirational speaker and panelist.

  • Supported the development of a strong web presence on the @Work and Aboriginal Relations Resource Centre websites through content creation

  • Presented findings from conferences I attended to interested parties, including Ministry Executive.

  • Active member of the Ministry Executive's Employee Advisory Committee.

  • Engaged with youth, community members, Elders, and Chief and Council in First Nation communities, and collaborated with other Ministries, agencies, and service providers during project development.

Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer | University of Victoria, Student Recruitment & Global Engagement | 06/2016 – 01/2017

  • Communicated UVic-related information to prospective students, parents, counselors, and community members through formal presentations, career fairs, events, and individual meetings.

  • Supported students as well as their families and school communities in determining their educational courses, options, and goals.

  • Analyzed trip reports and student prospect information to review potential and make recommendations based on data.

  • Managed multiple territories, emails, appointments, and additional projects.

Tour Guide | University of Victoria, Student Recruitment & Global Engagement | 05/2012 – 06/2016

Campus Cousin Lead | University of Victoria, Office of Indigenous Affairs | 08/2013 – 04/2016

Program Assistant | University of Victoria, International Student Services | 01/2016 – 05/2016

Student Caller | University of Victoria, Student Recruitment & Global Engagement | 05/2014 – 03/2016

Support Worker & Youth Mentor | Victoria Native Friendship Centre, Tribal Journeys | 07/2014

LE'NONET Intern & Project Coordinator | Hupačasath First Nation | 05/2014 – 07/2014

Health & Wellness Community Leader | University of Victoria, Residence Life & Education | 08/2012 – 01/2014


Community Involvement and Volunteer Experience

Council Member | NATOA Youth Council | 10/2020 - present

  • Advise NATOA on opportunities for youth programs, initiatives, and events

Youth Co-Chair | Canada-Australia Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Collaboration | 10/2018 – present

  • Identify priorities for Canadian and Australian Indigenous youth.

  • Facilitate meaningful dialogue amongst Canada-Australia Indigenous Youth Committee members that leads to the development of innovative solution-finding

MyUVic Life Blogger | University of Victoria, Communications & Marketing | 01/2014 – 06/2016

Orientation & Student Recruitment Leader | University of Victoria, Student Recruitment & Global Engagement | 11/2014 – 05/2016

Peer Coach | University of Victoria, Faculty of Social Sciences | 11/2014 – 04/2015

Vikes Nation Ambassador | University of Victoria, Vikes Athletics & Recreation | 01/2014 – 01/2015

Student Ambassador | University of Victoria, Alumni Relations | 04/2012 – 01/2014

Committee Member | University of Victoria, Residence Dining Advisory Committee | 09/2013 – 04/2014

Committee Member | University of Victoria, Mental Health Task Force | 01/2013 – 04/2014


Passion Projects

Project Potential

An educational program designed from psychological theory, lived experiences, and Indigenous teachings; allows students to build the capacity to dream and believe in the desired future that is supportive of each individual’s unique gifts and values, and furthermore creates salience of opportunity and goal-setting strategies. This program also fosters a growth mindset and interest in leading with values of respect, love integrity, and communities of interdependence.

WattsLife

A blog sharing the embrace of global travels through interactive social media. For people who want to learn more about the world, and engage in our collective global community. The content shared is powerfully authentic, engaging, and radiates a contagious enthusiasm for life, with impressions of Nuu-Chah-Nulth values of iisak and hishuk-ish-tsawalk (values which signify respect for self and others, and others on this earth we are all one).

Free Yourself

Around the world, mental health is a struggle for many. Every day, people are weighed down psychologically and are challenged to be vulnerable. Sometimes these experiences accumulate having compounding effects and can have a toll on overall well-being.

This is a truth that many people face, but unfortunately, many people have immense difficulty in facing that reality. However, all is not lost. Many people may be unaware, but we have the power to find the solution to this life dilemma.

Understanding this weight, I endeavoured to find a resolution and help people. Personally, there had already been an accumulation of life experiences adding weight to my life, and I wanted freedom. I had a spark to begin this journey, but it was when I began to further learn of other people who shared a similar plight, that this spark became a kindling fire. The fire then ignited to a passion of mine when I learned I have the capacity to help other people as well. Thus, was born, the passion project, “Free Yourself”. 

Internationals in the Sky

An exchange semester is life-changing, and the experiences it holds are often the most memorable during one’s lifetime. During an international semester, students have an opportunity to embrace cultural enrichment through the rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.

Recognizing the prominence of a semester abroad, and the importance of honouring growth and success, I became inspired to create Internationals in the Sky. Celebrating new relationships, memorable experiences shared, and a significant time of growth, Internationals in the Sky is an initiative to commemorate the life-changing experience. 


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