Lisa is a proud Wet’suwet’en First Nations woman from northern British Columbia. Growing up in Smithers, BC, she developed a deep love for Mother Earth, learning fishing, hunting, and Indigenous medicines from her family and Elders. The community of Witset claims her as a member of the Laksilyu Clan, House on the Flat Rock.

Her connection to the land began in her beloved mountains, but her journey led to Grandmother Ocean when she moved to Victoria, BC, for university. Island life has provided a beautiful backdrop for raising her two children while pursuing her education and professional career.

Lisa remains connected to her Wet’suwet’en territory while also being grateful for the welcome she has received from the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to be a guest on their territory on Vancouver Island. Grounded in her Indigenous ways of being, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge with the intent of encouraging others to be curious about Indigenous issues such as Anti Violence in Indigenous community, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, and Indigenous Rights and Title.

As a matriarch in training, Lisa’s public speaking draws from personal experiences, taking a strength based approach to discuss self-determined solutions. She is particularly dedicated to raising awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, men, and gender-diverse people.