ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) territory is where Julia is grateful to live, and calls home. Originally from the small mountain town of Nelson, BC, Julia moved to Clayoquot Sound in 2017 to support the creation and launch of a brand new not-for-profit, Cedar Coast Field Station Society. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Quest University Canada where she studied marine conservation biology, specifically the role and benefits of community-driven initiatives.
Today, these interests continue to guide her work with the Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warrior Family Society (the “Warriors”)- an indigenous youth-led program that weaves traditional and mainstream leadership along with wellness teachings and practices together on the land to build capacity, cultural pride and confidence in young men. Over the next few years, Julia will be supporting the launch of the Warrior Program model provincially.