Naiomi Mckinnon is Dene/Cree on her mother’s side and Scottish/Swedish on her father’s.  Naiomi goes by the pronouns she/her/hers.  She is the daughter of a sixties scoop survivor and has since made efforts to learn about her own heritage and family lineage.

Naiomi has spent most of her life in the northern regions of BC, particularly as a guest on the resilient unceded Traditional Territory of the Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George), where she has embraced the unique lifestyle associated with living in the north.  Naiomi is three courses away from earning her BA in First Nations Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia and has taken a plethora of courses to understand Indigenous Health and Wellness.  Professionally, she is a strong female advocate, who has worked predominantly in social work capacities, including her most recent position as an Indigenous Support Worker for Prince George Aboriginal Housing Society. Prior, she held a placement as a First Nations governance intern and a BC hydro Indigenous Liaison for McLeod Lake Indian Band.

Naiomi’s lived and work experiences in the north have fueled her determination as a First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Council Northern Regional HUB Coordinator. Her mission is to ensure that communities across Northern British Columbia are supported in their self-determination efforts while ensuring their unique story is told and heard.    Good medicine keeps Naiomi balanced and living a happy life, these things include, spending quality time with family/friends, attending sweats and ceremonies, walking her dog, and cheering on the Canucks.