Experience

Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Indigenous Education and Affairs

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Assembly of First Nations

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Languages and Culture

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

  ● Successfully lead co-development process of Indigenous Languages Act with the Department of Canadian Heritage, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council, with expected Royal Assent in June, 2019 ● Coordinated two series of First Nations engagement sessions across Canada, with over 500 language experts, Elders, youth, Chiefs, and Rightsholders in attendance per series ● Oversaw the drafting of the Indigenous Languages Initiative Engagement Report, the Costing Analysis, and the Cost Benefit Analysis ● Overseeing study on the status of First Nations languages entities in Canada (ongoing) ● Developed an advocacy strategy to pass the legislation through parliament ● Designed legislative implementation strategy ● Negotiated the First Nations input for the treasury board submission, including the elaboration of funding mechanism ● Negotiating inclusion of Indigenous languages rights in intellectual property rights (ongoing) ● Coordinated Chiefs Committee on Languages and Technical Committee on Languages meetings ● Responsible for engaging in regular speaking engagements, at conferences and at Regional Chiefs’ meetings, to keep the Rightsholders informed on the process and next steps. ● Developed and advocated for two successful resolutions at the AFN Chiefs’ Assemblies ● Assisted with the negotiations for Indigenous Languages Legislation in Nova Scotia (ongoing) ● Prepared the National Chief for two Federal/Provincial Territorial meetings to promote interjurisdictional collaboration on language revitalization United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages ● Co-organized United Nations (UN) side events and main speeches/performances at the launch of the International Year of Indigenous languages in New York and Paris ● Co-organized Equador/AFN side-event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (First time the President of the General Assembly has addressed an Indigenous-initiated event.) Show less



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager, Ch'nook Indigenous Business Education

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2017

  ● Created programming for Ch’nook Indigenous Business Education Scholars & Cousins Programs ● Organized twice-annual Ch’nook Aboriginal Business Conferences & 15 annual youth mentorship events across BC; co-organizer of YOUnique – conference for Vancouver at-risk youth; community partner for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Links to Learning Conference ● Lead advisor for development of Sauder’s Aboriginal strategy, resulting in the inclusion of Indigenous content in all COMMERCE 100 and capstone classes, as well as individual sessions in the third-year communications courses, and the hiring of the first Indigenous Sessional Instructor ● Extensive program management experience: maintained partnerships with post-secondary institutions and high schools across province, skilled in donor relations ● Managed both contract and unionized staff ● Designed and guest-lectured for Aboriginal business communications component for Sauder’s COMM 390 ● Assisted in development of Sauder partnership in Langara College Transfer Program Show less



Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aboriginal Student Success Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  ● Developed pilot role for Aboriginal Student Success Specialist, resulting in increased student retention and increase in successful uptake of bursary and awards for Aboriginal students. ● Developed and managed the Lunch & Learn programming and curriculum for First Generation students focused on student retention ● Community Relations & Recruitment: Developed relationships with bands, government, military and city agencies to assist with the development of student programming and future student recruitment ● Program Coordinator for Dream Quest Aboriginal Youth Camp Show less



Emily Carr University of Art and Design

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Assistant/ Exchange Student Support Worker

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2010

  Exchange Student Support Worker ● Assisted students with visa paperwork, finding housing, and other relocation issues ● Project lead for creation of International student website ● Organized community-building events for exchange students ● Organized International student orientation Executive Assistant ● Supported the Associate Deans in scheduling, report writing, and general office duties ● Received and handled student portfolios and works of art ● Front-line student assistance Show less



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant, First Nation Language Program

  • May 2000 - Sep 2006

  ● Developed the Lower-Lillooet language program. Retained volunteer teachers for First Nation Language course (Lower-Lillooet), created classschedules ● Designedcurriculum and onlineinteractivelanguage website (Musqueam) ● Grant planning & development: applied for grant funding to pay for teachers, supplies, and Elder honorariums ● Co-developed a cross-server font for First Nations languages ● Lead web designer for online Musqueam language courses ● Developed the Lower-Lillooet language program. Retained volunteer teachers for First Nation Language course (Lower-Lillooet), created classschedules ● Designedcurriculum and onlineinteractivelanguage website (Musqueam) ● Grant planning & development: applied for grant funding to pay for teachers, supplies, and Elder honorariums ● Co-developed a cross-server font for First Nations languages ● Lead web designer for online Musqueam language courses