Anna is Coast Salish from Katzie ( kat-zee) First Nation on her fathers side along with Scottish/Irish heritage on her mothers side currently living on the unceded territory of Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq and Peskotomuhkati peoples on the eastern side of Canada, currently working as LPC’s Program coordinator. As a recent highschool graduate, she is passionate about connecting communities & organizations, fostering a cultural understanding. Anna enjoys learning and teaching others about her culture, and working with family. Her two greatest teachers are her Grandfather ( Richard Pierre ) and her father ( Len Pierre) as they have always given above and beyond guidance and support throughout her education. Anna values and is dedicated to fulfill clients experiences & education with LPC and comes to do this work with a warm/open heart and mind.

Ashley Pierre is a 12th generation settler with ancestral roots from the United Kingdom and Europe, currently living on unceded Coast Salish Territory. Ashley’s strengths are in communication and organization, making her the right fit at LPC as Len’s Executive Assistant. Ashley currently works at United Way British Columbia as the Administrative Assistant, Senior Leadership Team - President's office, and is married to Spencer Pierre, Len's cousin. She is committed to listening, learning, and aiding the Indigenous peoples of Colonial Canada towards achieving reconciliation.

Carlee is Coast Salish from Katzie First Nation & German on her mother's side and German her farther's side of her family. She is currently living on Katzie First Nation, Barntson Island. Carlee is currently attending Fraser Heights Secondary as a senior and will be participating in cultural openings creating an open environment for all with her dancing and singing. Carlee has been gifted with many important teachings along the way through attending cultural ceremonies, powwows, and being surrounded by elders who continue to encourage, inspire, and teach her in her journey. Carlee wishes to share her gift to bring a level of understanding and hope to inspire those who have lost their roots due to the effects of colonialism.

Clarissa Moody is a proud member of the Coast Salish peoples and hails from the Katzie First Nation. With a deep connection to her cultural heritage, Clarissa has cultivated a unique and powerful gift for music, particularly singing. Her love for singing began early, with her first experience performing alongside her cousins on the big drum. During this moment, she discovered her own voice through a solo performance—a pivotal moment that revealed to her the depth of her natural talent. Throughout her journey, Clarissa has embraced her singing as a healing tool, both for herself and for others. She believes in the transformative power of music and strives to use her gift to spread positivity and promote healing in every space she enters. Notably, she performed at the Katzie First Nation's inaugural Pride Day event, an opportunity that was especially meaningful as it blended cultural tradition with inclusive celebration. Clarissa's voice has graced a range of events, from singing at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) to opening for prominent artists, as well as lending her talents to meetings and community gatherings. Whether performing at public events or intimate gatherings, Clarissa always approaches each performance with a sense of reverence. She begins by praying for guidance, ensuring that her energy is positive and her heart is open to healing others through her music. As a Cultural Advisor, Clarissa is committed to using her gifts and her cultural knowledge to foster a deeper understanding of Coast Salish traditions, while also encouraging unity and healing within her community.

Donovan Sylvester is a proud member of the Katzie First Nation. He has been immersed in the art of singing from a young age, thanks to the guidance of his teacher and grandfather, William Pierre. Throughout his life, he has performed at numerous significant events, including Orange Shirt Day, National Suicide Prevention Day, and various funerals and family gatherings. He cherishes the teachings imparted to him by his great-grandmother, Agnes Pierre, and his grandfathers, David Sylvester and Leonard Leon. His lineage extends to Port Alberni, where his late father hailed from, as well as Penelakut (formerly Kuper Island), located just outside Chemainus on Vancouver Island. For Donovan, singing is not merely a passion; it is his lifeline, and he pours his heart and soul into every performance.

Eva Habib is a second-generation settler with proud ancestral roots from Kabul, Afghanistan and resides in beautiful, traditional and unceded Coast Salish territory. Eva is an experienced public health professional with demonstrated expertise in health leadership, health system transformation, and Indigenous health and wellness. As a consultant, Eva specializes in health systems change, strategic planning, operational planning, project management, program development and implementation, and policy support. After finishing a Biomedical Physiology Bachelor degree from Simon Fraser University in 2017, Eva completed her Master of Public Health from the University of Victoria in 2020, where her passion for supporting First Nations, Metis, and Inuit health and wellness expanded both personally and professionally. For the past few years, Eva has been working in health systems transformation, specifically Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism initiatives within complex healthcare environments, advocating for Indigenous health equity and addressing systemic racism within health settings. As a non-Indigenous ally, my hope is to contribute with humility, reciprocity and respect, aligning my work with LPC’s mission to drive systemic transformation and support culturally safer, equitable, and decolonized spaces through meaningful collaboration and learning.

Jordan lives on unceded Coast Salish Territories, is of Métis ancestry, belongs to Fraser Valley Métis Association, and has been transformed in learning about his Indigeneity. Jordan is an educator, supervisor, consultant, therapist who brings Indigenous Storywork practices weaved together with clinical knowledge into multiple professional domains. While walking alongside participants Jordan has learned the value of: 1) weaving together knowledge systems; 2) educating the heart, mind, and spirit; 3) privileging relationship; 4) the value of community-oriented, collectivistic ways; as well as 5) the interconnected, holistic, balanced nature of our being. Jordan holds a Masters Degree in Counselling and believes in knowledge democracy, co-creation of knowledge, and honoring all my relations while centering dignity and respect. Jordan is a university instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley, Clinical Leader at Telmexw Awtexw, as well as experience presenting nationally and internationally. He is on a learning journey and welcomes the accompaniment of fellow travelers along the way.

Joyce Leppington is a consultant, educator, and advocate of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sts’ailes, and Métis heritage. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in Indigenous engagement, cultural safety, and systemic change, focusing on fostering equity and reconciliation in education and community systems. Joyce holds a Bachelor of Integrated Studies from the University of the Fraser Valley. Her degree, combined with a double minor that provides a holistic perspective, enhances her ability to address complex challenges. Growing up in the foster system gave Joyce a personal understanding of the systemic barriers faced by Indigenous children and youth. This lived experience shapes her empathetic and impactful approach to advocacy. As an independent contractor, Joyce offers consulting, training, and advocacy services tailored to organizations and communities. She collaborates with Len Pierre Consulting on initiatives promoting cultural safety and systemic transformation. Joyce also works as an independent financial broker, where she supports individuals and families in achieving financial empowerment. Joyce is a dynamic public speaker and trainer. Her expertise includes complex trauma, Indigenous engagement, cultural safety, emotional intelligence, and financial literacy. Through workshops and presentations, she builds understanding and inspires meaningful change, helping to create more equitable and inclusive spaces.

Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. Len is an award winning entrepreneur, professor, consultant, TEDx Speaker, social activist, change agent, & traditional knowledge sharer. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. Len holds a Masters degree in Education from Simon Fraser University focusing on Indigenous curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various organizations across colonial Canada. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind, and hopes to be received in the same way.

Malissa is a settler that has worked, lived, and played in Indigenous communities most of her life. She currently resides on the unceded ancestral territory of Katzie First Nation. At LPC Malissa’s main focus is nation relations, community engagement and administration. She brings 27 years of combined experience in Indigenous health, social services, nation relations and community engagement. Malissa has been fortunate to receive many Coast Salish teachings around culture, protocol, ceremony, and engagement from the Nations she has served and continues to learn more everyday. As a non-Indigenous person, she strives to be an Ally by building trusting relationships and ensuring Indigenous voices are at the table to facilitate meaningful consultation and positive systemic change.

Marissa is a mixed settler and First Nations woman of the Nlaka’pamux nation born and raised on the unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen, and Qayqayt. As an associate consultant with LPC, she facilitates a number of Indigenous Cultural Safety training as well as consultation on education materials, territory acknowledgement guidelines, and more. She works full time with the Fraser Health Authority on the Indigenous Cultural Safety team and worked for the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) prior. She has been on a personal journey of reconnection, learning, and unlearning for the last decade and attributes where she is today to the many Indigenous people who invited her into their circles. Marissa is an advocate for systems change including widespread and embedded education on Indigenous Cultural Safety and Reconciliation. She has a very conversational approach to facilitation and aims to provide a safe space for all participants whether they are deep in their reconciliation journey or just beginning it.

Nadine McSpadden is a proud member of the Shuswap Band which is located near Radium, BC. The Shuswap Band is one of 17 Secwépemc communities located in the southern interior of BC. Nadine has recently retired from teaching. She has worked in Indigenous Education for over 20 years and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you. She has her master’s degree in education and technology, and she is also an author. She is one of the primary authors of Inquiring Minds – Global Indigenous Peoples, a grade 3 social studies set and is also the author of 4 of the Little Book titles for Pearson Educations Mathology kit. Nadine’s passion is helping teachers as they navigate ways to authentically embed Indigenous content and Indigenous ways of knowing and being into their classrooms.

Noah Chalifoux is a settler of mixed French/Irish/Scottish ancestry who now lives on Unceded Coast Salish Territory. Noah is a facilitator, educator, project manager, writer and consultant who specializes in solving complex problems from a place of authenticity, mutual respect and trust. With a degree in Human Geography from Queen’s University, their studies focused on how space structures inequities in Canada. He has led or supported a diversity of research and education projects related to reconciliation, community overdose response, community health and Indigenous health, including the redevelopment of a course on the Geographies on Indigenous-Settler Relations offered at Queen’s University. Noah is committed to supporting transformative healing, through building reciprocal relationships that honour the shared histories that we inhabit​.

Noelle Saemerow is Métis on her mother's side and mixed white settler on her father's side. She is living as an uninvited guest on the unceded, traditional, ancestral shared territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Noelle is a consultant and facilitator with a background in Indigenous Health and cultural safety. She strives to center meaningful relationships focused on accountability, reciprocity and humility. Noelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University, and her professional experience includes supporting Métis health and wellness initiatives, and working within health authorities to address Indigenous-specific health inequities and systemic racism. Noelle is deeply grateful for the teachings from Elders, her family, community members, colleagues, and friends, all of whom continue to support her ongoing learning journey.

Richard Pierre, Sdemokeltel, is from Katzie First Nation on his fathers side, and Tsawout First Nation on his mothers side. Richard is an Elder and Cultural Advisor at Len Pierre Consulting. He enjoys sharing traditional Coast Salish family values, culture, beliefs, history, language, and contemporary issues. ​Richard has over 20 years of experience working in the education sector including public K-12, university, and professional training programs. He is passionate about making reconciliation a reality in this country and looks forward to helping the next generation transition into "walking together" like we should have been doing all along.

Samantha Jack is from Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Yale Nations. She brings a wealth of knowledge and history of working in Indigenous support services. She is skilled in customer service, strategic planning, public speaking, public outreach and social media. She is currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.​ As an Associate Consultant at LPC, Sam provides consultation services on Indigenous Cultural Safety and working with Indigenous youth. She also provides training on Indigenous Cultural Safety, Reconciliation, Indigenous Youth Resilience, and Indigenous Trauma & Equity Informed Practice.

Shantelle is a second-generation settler of Filipino heritage, raising her three children on the traditional and unceded lands on Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux territories. With over a decade of experience in health and social services, she has led numerous community initiatives that aim to foster connection, enhance learning, and promote engagement and empowerment. Shantelle is deeply committed to truth and reconciliation, holding a Master of Public Health from Simon Fraser University, where she focused on Indigenous cultural safety (ICS) and researching the impact of ICS education. Currently, she leads regional and strategic projects for the Indigenous Health Program at Fraser Health Authority, working to combat Indigenous-specific racism and amplifying the experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clients, families, and communities to improve access to culturally safe care. She believes that creating lasting change and building meaningful relationships starts with sharing your heart and grounding every connection in kindness and compassion.

Patrick Leon is Coast Salish from q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout). Patrick is a singer, heart-filled speaker, cultural and mental health advocate, cultural and wellness gathering leader and facilitator of cultural education for government and private sector. His work is guided by Coast Salish values and teachings rooted in dedication and love for his family, community and the wellbeing of all people. Patrick was taught by his late parents and grandparents to honour and respect people’s gifts – from the youngest to the oldest in the room. In addition, Patrick developed knowledge through mentorship by Coast Salish Elders and Knowledge Keepers. In recent years Patrick initiated a community wellness group and culture night in SȾÁUTW̱. Culture night started with a few people and has grown to host up to 100 people weekly. Patrick embodies Nuts a maht (We are one) and brings the respect and humility of this teaching into all his work.

Terrence is Coast Salish and a member of the Katzie First Nation. He grew up on Barnston Island learning how to live off of and protect the land, water and resources within Katzie territory. Formerely a Wildland firefighter, Terrance is now focused on working within Emergency Management and supporting First Nations communities with training opportunities throughout BC, while moving forward towards other career goals. He looks forward to providing clients with the space to listen, watch and share to provide open ended learning opportunities. He values a team mentality that anything is possible and is dedicated to creating a better future for our generations to come.

Zuzana is a settler from Slovakia who lives on Unceded Coast Salish Territory. She is an Accounting and Payroll professional with over a decade of experience working in both the commercial and private sectors. She has a master degree in Finance, and she completed the Engineering pedagogy qualification to teach finance courses. As a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) she is also a member of the National Payroll Institute. Zuzana is committed to making systems that work for people, while ensuring every numbers’ story is told and that balance is achieved. She is dedicated to learning and taking action with her family in support and respect of reconciliation and decolonization.

Helena Sylvester is born and raised on Katzie First Natiom. She has a rich background in cultural education. She previously worked as a youth worker on Katzie, often teaching singing and drumming to the local youth. Helena began singing at a young age and has performed at numerous significant events, including Orange Shirt Day, National Suicide Prevention Day, and various funerals and family gatherings. She cherishes the teachings of her great-grandmother, Agnes Pierre. Her lineage extends to Port Alberni, where her late father was from, and Penelakut (formerly Kuper Island), located just outside Chemainus on Vancouver Island. Helena has a deep passion for singing and teaching.

Keisha is from the Katzie First Nation and Lancashire, England, and grew up in Vancouver on Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-waututh Territories. She is an Indigenous Registered Midwife, consultant and community health researcher. Having worked as a consultant in strategic planning, program evaluation and curriculum development since 2014, Keisha brings a muti-faceted skillset, depth of experience, innovative perspectives, and culturally grounded approach to her work. Keisha carries a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the University of British Columbia as well as 4 years of undergraduate coursework with a focus on First Nations Studies and Community-Based Research. For 9 years, Keisha was involved with the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at the UBC farm where she learned from Elders and Knowledge Keepers about traditional plant medicines and worked on curriculum development and community-based education with elementary, secondary and post-secondary students. Keisha also has an interest in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, having started her language learning at the Musqueam Language Program. Her hope is to uplift the health of her relatives through the work that she does, while connecting to her Indigenous and English ancestors by contributing to her communities in a good way.