I am a heritage and policy consultant, educator, and strategist with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of cultural heritage, Indigenous rights, and public governance. My work supports governments, First Nations, and organizations navigating complex heritage and regulatory environments shaped by evolving legislation, jurisdictional authorities, and reconciliation commitments.

I currently serve as Principal, Archaeology and Heritage Resources at Two Worlds Consulting, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team advancing ethical, community-centred approaches to archaeology and heritage management within an integrated social and environmental practice. In this role, I work directly within the provincial, municipal, federal, special governance, and Indigenous governance contexts, supporting projects that require careful regulatory navigation and relationship-based engagement.

Over the course of my career, I’ve:

• Co-led Kleanza Consulting Ltd., building innovative programs such as an Indigenous Archaeological Internship and Kleanza Seeds, a community-based training initiative designed to expand access and participation within the field.

• Served as Chair of Social Sciences at North Island College, leading cross-disciplinary curriculum development, advancing institutional Indigenization efforts, and mentoring faculty during a period of significant organizational change.

• Designed and led collaborative international archaeological field schools to Jordan and Croatia, supporting students in experiential learning grounded in ethical field practice and cross-cultural awareness.

• Worked as an independent historian and analyst within the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, contributing research and analysis in contexts centered on survivors and families.

Recognition & Credentials

• Recipient, Heritage BC Award in the Field of Indigenous and Diverse Cultures.

• PhD in Archaeology, Simon Fraser University; MA, Universiteit Leiden; BA, University of British Columbia.

• Professional Instructor’s Diploma

My Approach

Heritage governance operates within layered systems of authority, responsibility, and lived experience. As a non-Indigenous practitioner working within Indigenous rights frameworks, I approach this work with humility and a commitment to informed, ethical practice.

My role is to support professionals and organizations in building governance literacy — strengthening their capacity to understand legislation, jurisdiction, and relational responsibilities — while affirming that Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and lived experience remain central to heritage and policy practice.

Clarity strengthens systems. When professionals understand the governance landscape in which they operate, risk is reduced, relationships are strengthened, and better decisions are made.

Media & Publications

My work has been featured in film, podcasting, academic publishing, and technical reporting.

• Film — núyems cekʷáinukʷ. Our Fish Weir Story.
  This short documentary tells the story of a remarkable fish-weir discovery in Minette Bay on X̄á’isla Territory—evidence of ancient technology, conservation, and enduring connection to place. The project marked an important moment for X̄á’isla Nation in reclaiming and sharing their heritage. I contributed to the project as a collaborator.

• Podcast — Dig This
  I co-hosted Dig This for its first two seasons — a podcast that brings archaeology into public conversation through storytelling, humour, and critical discussion about heritage, decolonization, and allyship.
  For this work, I was co-recipient of the BC Heritage Award for Decolonizing Archaeology through Allyship, Advocacy & Inclusion (2022), recognizing the podcast’s contributions to public engagement and reconciliation in the heritage field.

• PhD Research — Revaluing “looted” archaeological materials at Fort Apache and Theodore Roosevelt School National Historic Landmark, Arizona (Simon Fraser University)
  My doctoral research examined how looting, collecting, and heritage management intersect within archaeological practice — and how these dynamics shape what societies choose to value and protect.

• Technical Reporting — BC Archaeology Branch PARL Database
  I have authored, co-authored, and reviewed over 80 technical reports on archaeological impact assessments, site management, and policy analysis. These reports are held in the BC Archaeology Branch’s publicly accessible PARL system.