I am an artist and community advocate whose work is deeply rooted in Indigenous representation and education. From a young age, I recognized gaps in how schools engaged with Indigenous history and culture, and I’ve spent over a decade working to change that.

My advocacy began in elementary school, where I started an Indigenous club and helped organize my school’s first Indigenous Peoples Day — complete with community presentations, a mini powwow, and the beginning of lasting relationships with local Nations. Since then, I have continued to push for visibility, equity, and reconciliation within education.

In high school, I became the first Indigenous representative on my district’s Truth & Reconciliation club and later joined the West Vancouver Indigenous Education Council, where I worked alongside administrators, elected officials, and local First Nations. In these roles, I have led initiatives such as a week of reconciliation programming — featuring Elders, residential school survivors, cultural food, art, and a powwow for Indigenous students and staff - which has since influenced district-wide approaches to Indigenous education.

I also contribute by giving presentations to teachers, helping shape curriculum, and sharing Indigenous perspectives with both local and visiting educators. Beyond policy and planning, I teach beading, cook traditional foods for classrooms, and speak openly about issues such as residential schools and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. My focus is always on creating space for Indigenous voices and ensuring reconciliation is a daily practice, not a symbolic gesture.

Alongside advocacy, I am also an artist and small business owner. My beadwork, crochet, and cultural crafts have been shared at markets, in community fairs, and in local media. My creative practice is an extension of my advocacy — weaving together culture, storytelling, and community connection.

At the core of my work is a commitment to representation and change: ensuring Indigenous students see themselves reflected in their schools, and building understanding across communities for generations to come.