Staff
Alistair
Coordinator, Mycelium Program
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pronouns: they, them, theirs
Alistair is a queer mixed-Asian first-generation settler raised by refugee parents from Myanmar. They are an artist and community organizer dedicated to learning and unlearning as they strive to hold tender spaces for queer and trans communities in the Coast Salish Territories. Through building relationships that honor our unique histories and journeys in healing, Alistair hopes for a gentler future where all people have access to pleasure and quality of life. Outside of work, Alistair can be found pretending to be robots in a game of D&D or making PowerPoint presentations about why “Fallout: New Vegas” is a yee-haw masterpiece.
pronouns: they, them, theirs
Alistair is a queer mixed-Asian first-generation settler raised by refugee parents from Myanmar. They are an artist and community organizer dedicated to learning and unlearning as they strive to hold tender spaces for queer and trans communities in the Coast Salish Territories. Through building relationships that honor our unique histories and journeys in healing, Alistair hopes for a gentler future where all people have access to pleasure and quality of life. Outside of work, Alistair can be found pretending to be robots in a game of D&D or making PowerPoint presentations about why “Fallout: New Vegas” is a yee-haw masterpiece.
Danielle
Manager, Yúusnewas Program
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pronouns: they, them, theirs
Danielle is a mixed Settler and Two-spirit vagabond still trying to find their ties to the land and culture on Turtle Island. They are a self-proclaimed “rat man” who has no strong opinions about anything other than Indigenous autonomy, sovereignty, and physical comfort items. Danielle was born in and moved back to the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh nations. They lived on the traditional territories of the Nehiyaw, Denesuliné, Nakota Sioux, Anishinabae and Niitsitapi nations (Edmonton, Alberta) from 1998 to 2018. Their ancestors are a part of the Lake Babine nation, located near what is known as Burns Lake, British Columbia. They are interested in cosplay, anime (subs only), and abolishing colonial systems. Out of work they can be found on their couch getting their soul sucked through their wallet by Genshin Impact, or “just ma’ chillen” outside on a walk or in a park around the city.
pronouns: they, them, theirs
Danielle is a mixed Settler and Two-spirit vagabond still trying to find their ties to the land and culture on Turtle Island. They are a self-proclaimed “rat man” who has no strong opinions about anything other than Indigenous autonomy, sovereignty, and physical comfort items. Danielle was born in and moved back to the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh nations. They lived on the traditional territories of the Nehiyaw, Denesuliné, Nakota Sioux, Anishinabae and Niitsitapi nations (Edmonton, Alberta) from 1998 to 2018. Their ancestors are a part of the Lake Babine nation, located near what is known as Burns Lake, British Columbia. They are interested in cosplay, anime (subs only), and abolishing colonial systems. Out of work they can be found on their couch getting their soul sucked through their wallet by Genshin Impact, or “just ma’ chillen” outside on a walk or in a park around the city.
Ivan
Executive Director
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pronouns: he, him, his
Ivan is a healer, artist and educator of Afro-Caribbean, Tamil and Kalinago ancestry. He was born and raised in one of his ancestral homelands, Iere, Land of the Hummingbirds, Kalinago territory and moved to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory in 2012 seeking a change from colonially imposed anti-queer laws in the Caribbean. Ivan's work is melody of home, heart and hope always pulling him closer to his ancestors, and is focused on unmasking and undoing the many faces of colonization that move through his communities. He is a part-time organizer, full-time friend and big-time believer in the transformative power of relationships.
pronouns: he, him, his
Ivan is a healer, artist and educator of Afro-Caribbean, Tamil and Kalinago ancestry. He was born and raised in one of his ancestral homelands, Iere, Land of the Hummingbirds, Kalinago territory and moved to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory in 2012 seeking a change from colonially imposed anti-queer laws in the Caribbean. Ivan's work is melody of home, heart and hope always pulling him closer to his ancestors, and is focused on unmasking and undoing the many faces of colonization that move through his communities. He is a part-time organizer, full-time friend and big-time believer in the transformative power of relationships.
Jessamyn
Coordinator, Communications
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pronouns: they, them, theirs
Jessamyn is a queer second-generation Taiwanese settler living on the homelands of the Musqueam people. When not at their desk, Jessamyn can be found babying their senior dogs and thinking about bringing more animal friends into their life.
pronouns: they, them, theirs
Jessamyn is a queer second-generation Taiwanese settler living on the homelands of the Musqueam people. When not at their desk, Jessamyn can be found babying their senior dogs and thinking about bringing more animal friends into their life.
Jibreel
Support Worker, Positive Youth Program
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pronouns: he, him his
Jibreel Moore was born in the United States and is temporarily living and studying on unceded Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Stó꞉lō lands. His studies are being conducted at Simon Fraser University, and he is a part of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Jibreel hopes to utilize his education and time on these lands by learning more about the racialized and marginalized groups of Canada and to use that knowledge to give back to the equity-deserving communities. Jibreel has over 7 years of experience working in the healthcare sector and finds fulfillment in helping people and improving their quality of life. When he is not working, Jibreel spends his free time playing a multitude of video games from World of Warcraft to FIFA, and also LOVES DJ’ing and has been producing music since 2010!
pronouns: he, him his
Jibreel Moore was born in the United States and is temporarily living and studying on unceded Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Stó꞉lō lands. His studies are being conducted at Simon Fraser University, and he is a part of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Jibreel hopes to utilize his education and time on these lands by learning more about the racialized and marginalized groups of Canada and to use that knowledge to give back to the equity-deserving communities. Jibreel has over 7 years of experience working in the healthcare sector and finds fulfillment in helping people and improving their quality of life. When he is not working, Jibreel spends his free time playing a multitude of video games from World of Warcraft to FIFA, and also LOVES DJ’ing and has been producing music since 2010!
Nona
Executive Director
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pronouns: she, her, hers
Nona is from the Ditidaht First Nations. She moved to the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh nations in 2016 to finish her Bachelor of Education at UBC. She is excited about this role because it incorporates teaching, working with Indigenous youth and decolonzing work. Outside of the office, Nona can be found cuddling with her cat, hiking or exploring new places.
pronouns: she, her, hers
Nona is from the Ditidaht First Nations. She moved to the unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh nations in 2016 to finish her Bachelor of Education at UBC. She is excited about this role because it incorporates teaching, working with Indigenous youth and decolonzing work. Outside of the office, Nona can be found cuddling with her cat, hiking or exploring new places.
Scotty (SK)
Manager, Operations & Finance
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pronouns: they, them, theirs
Scotty is a white settler raised under prairie skies on Tsuut'ina, Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Stoney Nakoda territories. A details wizard, they work alongside community leaders to turn visions into workflows. They are happiest knee-deep in databases, stories, and snow.
pronouns: they, them, theirs
Scotty is a white settler raised under prairie skies on Tsuut'ina, Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Stoney Nakoda territories. A details wizard, they work alongside community leaders to turn visions into workflows. They are happiest knee-deep in databases, stories, and snow.
Skye
Coordinator, Mycelium Program
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Stevie
Manager, Mycelium Program
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pronouns: they, them, theirs
Stevie is a queer, non-binary settler of mixed Indigenous-settler ancestry. They are néhiyaw from the Michel First Nation and of Norwegian, Scottish and Russian decent. They grew up on traditional, stolen, Katzie territory and are now live on the traditional, stolen territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Nations. They are passionate about anti-oppression, decolonization, harm reduction, holistic wellbeing, and accessible education. Stevie is at their happiest when surrounded by loved ones, floating in natural bodies of water, tending to their plants, eating delicious food or cuddling with animals.
pronouns: they, them, theirs
Stevie is a queer, non-binary settler of mixed Indigenous-settler ancestry. They are néhiyaw from the Michel First Nation and of Norwegian, Scottish and Russian decent. They grew up on traditional, stolen, Katzie territory and are now live on the traditional, stolen territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Nations. They are passionate about anti-oppression, decolonization, harm reduction, holistic wellbeing, and accessible education. Stevie is at their happiest when surrounded by loved ones, floating in natural bodies of water, tending to their plants, eating delicious food or cuddling with animals.
Tanny
Educator, Yúusnewas Program
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pronouns: she, her, hers
Neh’tanis (Tanny) is a Métis, Cree, and Sioux Educator living in Smithers on the unceded land of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Neh’tanis holds strong beliefs in Youth supporting, educating, and uplifting other Youth. She has always had a passion for harm reduction and holds strong beliefs in cultural based, non-stigmatizing, and non-oppressive approaches. Outside of work she can be found having adventures in nature with friends, going to music festivals, and hanging out with her cats.
pronouns: she, her, hers
Neh’tanis (Tanny) is a Métis, Cree, and Sioux Educator living in Smithers on the unceded land of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Neh’tanis holds strong beliefs in Youth supporting, educating, and uplifting other Youth. She has always had a passion for harm reduction and holds strong beliefs in cultural based, non-stigmatizing, and non-oppressive approaches. Outside of work she can be found having adventures in nature with friends, going to music festivals, and hanging out with her cats.
Vanessa
Coordinator, Positive Youth Program
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pronouns: she, her, hers
Vanessa started working with youths while she was pursuing her Criminology degree at SFU. She loves to connect with people and through this role, Vanessa is hoping to support people around her. When Vanessa is not working, she either cooks or tries new places to eat, when it's cold outside you can find her at the mountain with her snowboard.
pronouns: she, her, hers
Vanessa started working with youths while she was pursuing her Criminology degree at SFU. She loves to connect with people and through this role, Vanessa is hoping to support people around her. When Vanessa is not working, she either cooks or tries new places to eat, when it's cold outside you can find her at the mountain with her snowboard.