Lisa Kenoras

“I am Lisa Kenoras and former student at the University of Victoria majoring in Indigenous Studies and minoring in Political Science from the Secwepemc’ulecw. (People of the spread-out lands) I grew up on Splatsin’s traditional territory in Enderby B.C but moved to Victoria to learn about my Wsanec traditional ways. I self-identify through the Secwepmc’ulecw and Wsanec and the continued engagement with family, community, and relation to land resurgence and governance. I find strength in reclaiming self-determination through revitalizing culture and language practices. My responsibilities are dedicated to grassroots and social justice movements for Indigenous communities. I am the founder of the recent launch of Matriarch Resistance, inspired to create safe spaces for Indigenous women and femme communities, while bringing awareness to violence against women and MMIWG2S. Empowering Indigenous women and femmes through self-awareness, self-identity, and self empowerment.”