Pearce Jones is a researcher and practitioner in regenerative sustainability, committed to reimagining the relationship between economy and ecology. Born to Canadian parents of Egyptian and European ancestry, he grew
Dr. Don Carruthers Den Hoed was raised in the foothills of Alberta in Treaty 7 Territory. Of mixed Dutch and British Loyalist ancestry, he grew up in a tight rural
Jeremy Williams is an award winning filmmaker with 25 years of experience producing grassroots documentary films.
Joseph (Joe) Martin has spent decades mastering the art of traditional ƛaʔuukʷiatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) canoe carving.
Mackenzie graduated from the University of Victoria with a B.Sc. (Honours) in geography and environmental studies. Before joining the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, Mackenzie’s education and career pursuits were centred around
Abby is passionate about catalyzing creative and holistic solutions that address complex conservation challenges. She approaches her work with an artistic lens, woven with strong values of reciprocity, and respect
Terry is from TLA-O-QUI-AHT FIRST NATIONS from the House of Hi-you-eah which is represented by the SEITCHER family. In 2003, when he got married to Bev Dorward (Cree/Lakota) he was
Monica is a highly strategic, creative, and solutions-oriented leader, acknowledged for her ability to transform visions, concepts and ideas into successful programs and initiatives. She deeply enjoys building meaningful relationships
Dr. John Borrows is one of the world’s leading scholars on Indigenous law. Dr. Borrows is a full professor of law at the University of Victoria, where he holds the
