Lindsay Debassige is a Two-Spirit M'Chigeeng Anishinabek person born and raised in Sǫ̀mba K'è , Denendeh. Within their work, Lindsay strives to build joint solidarity through regenerative relationships and advocates for her kin in reclaiming their birthright to belonging in community and culture. They are passionate about creating ethical, anti-racist, decolonial spaces that empower Indigenous Peoples of the North to connect with their traditions, languages, and identities. #LANDBACK

Spike (they/them) is a queer Dehcho Dene person raised and living in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB). Currently, they are pursuing a PhD at the University of Alberta about Northern Indigenous oral histories of gender diversity, joy, and connections to Land. They love tea, spending time on the Land, and getting to hear a good story! As a board member for Qmunity Camp NWT, they are passionate about creating opportunities for Northern 2SIQTIP to experience transformative connections on the Land.

Taylor is a Two-Spirit, Dinjii Zhuh, Anishinaabe, and Queer person born and raised near his father’s First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario. Taylor grew up proud of and connected to their Dinjii Zhuh communities, the Teetł’it Gwich’in and Vuntut Gwitchin, as well as their Anishinaabe communities, Curve Lake First Nation and Kawartha Nishnawbe First Nation. Taylor is currently finishing their Master of Arts at Trent University and is attending the University of Alberta in Fall 2026 for their PhD. Their research interests primarily focus on the effects of wellbeing in relation to Land-based activities for Northern Indigenous Peoples and 2SIQTIPeoples. Taylor is passionate about creating inclusive spaces to aid in all 2SIQTIPeoples (re)connecting with the Land and its teachings.