Michelle Myers

Xeni Gwet’in First Nations

Michelle comes from Xeni Gwet'in First Nations which is situated in a mountainous valley of Tsilhqot'in Territory. She is a mother, aunt, sister, and granddaughter. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies with a minor in Environmental Conservation. Her role has taken many forms from rekindling indigenous doula practices in her own life, upholding the laws of her traditional territory in the continued opposition of "New Prosperity Mine" by Taseko Mines ltd, to leading a clean energy future in her community.

"I grew up in a small community and was raised closely with the territory my nation resides on, my parents taught me the importance of keeping positive relations with our surrounding environment and our roles as caretakers to protect and defend." 

Michelle's work has taken her to area's of seeking climate solutions rooted and aligned with Indigenous teachings. She has worked actively in the clean energy sectors as a young Indigenous woman, and planning for resilient landscapes in her current role as Nenqay (lands) Manager for Xeni Gwet'in First Nations. She currently sits on the Indigenous Climate Adaptation Technical Working Group for the province of BC.

Michelle brings insight from her interdisciplinary perspective and aims to connect her work with upcoming generations.