Surrey, British Columbia
Youth Executive, National Association of Friendship Centres
Samantha works nationally and internationally in Indigenous governance, youth leadership, and public policy. She is also involved within the Friendship Centre Movement, supporting youth participation in decision making at local, regional, and national levels. Samantha is also an instructor in Political Science on Indigenous Affairs and a facilitator delivering reconciliation and anti-Indigenous racism training across sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Political Science and is pursuing a Master’s in Human Rights. Actively engaged with Indigenous groups within United Nations processes, Samantha is contributing to international dialogue on Indigenous rights and youth leadership.