Rachel Greening
Rachel Greening was born and raised in Prince Rupert, with mixed ancestry from Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) and Hong Kong, and is deeply immersed in Indigenous food systems. Rachel is a registered Dietitian and certified diabetes educator, and works with the nuučaan̓uł peoples to promote wellness through traditional food system engagement. Her professional experience includes collaborating with various Indigenous-led organizations and non-Indigenous groups, advocating for decolonized health practices. Rachel is currently pursuing a PhD in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems at UBC, and her research focuses on Indigenous food sovereignty, social justice, and the integration of traditional food systems.
Spencer Greening
Spencer Greening (La'goot) is a member of the Tsimshian community of the Gitga'at First Nation, and has spent the past several years working in government relations and as the community spokesperson for the Gitga'at. He has a BA in First Nations/Indigenous Studies and an MA in Anthropology from the University of Northern British Columbia. Spencer is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at Simon Fraser University, studying the relationship between Gitga'at Traditional Ecological Knowledge, language, and history in the context of Indigenous resource management. His work focuses on the deep connection to his home community, elders, territories, and the self-determination and decolonization of Indigenous peoples.