Corinne George Author

Corinne George is Wet’suwet’en from the Gidimt’en Clan (Bear Clan). Corinne has a Master of Arts in History from the University of Calgary, where she wrote her thesis on Grassroots Activism of Aboriginal Women in Calgary and Edmonton, 1951-1985. With extensive experience in research, writing and teaching, Corinne strives for Truth and Reconciliation in all aspects of her life and seeks to integrate various levels of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into her work. In her spare time, her hobbies include hiking, snowshoeing, cycling and Aikido—for which she has earned her Nidan. Corinne has spent many years living in both Alberta and British Columbia, and currently lives in C’iggiz- Gidimt’en, Wet’suwet’en territory, as the Regional Principal of the College of New Caledonia- Burns Lake Campus. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has dedicated his life to defending Aboriginal Title and Rights, achieving Reconciliation and self-determination for BC First Nations. A member of the Penticton Indian Band Council for 24 years and Chief for 16 years, he is currently serving his eighth, three-year term as the President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC). Grand Chief Phillip has helped critique, shape, and advance landmark legislation and policies that work to bridge cultural and ideological divides and rectify the wrongdoings of Canada’s colonial governance.