Executive committee

  • Dr. Jacquie Green

    Jacquie is from the Haisla Nation. Her teaching philosophy includes a commitment to decolonization and cultural renewal. Her research interests involve strategizing programs and policies that incorporate a strong Indigenous focus and analysis. Her current research is on reclaiming Haisla ways through Oolichan Fishing.

  • Dr. Sandrina de Finney

    Research Advisor  Professor, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria Sandrina’s practice and research emphasize Indigenous, community-based, participatory methods, with a focus on youth engagement/youth participation, working with girls, community development in the area of foster care and adoptions, and the use of arts-based methods. Email: sdefinn [at] uvic [dot] ca Abstracts De Finney, S….

  • Dr. Shelly Johnson

    MSW, RSW, EdD, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work & Human Service, University of British Columbia

    Shelly is Saulteaux and Norwegian. Her family is from Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan. She has taught anti-oppressive and First Nations child welfare courses at UVIC and is currently teaching First Nations and Child Well-being courses.