Linda is the Regional HR Manager with BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC). Her role involves working collaboratively within the HR team to best administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; conflict resolution and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Since 2019, Linda has served as an Adjudicator with the Law Society of BC Tribunal. The LSBC Tribunal is an independent decision making body. It manages, considers and decides disciplinary cases involving legal professionals and contentious applications of licensing candidates seeking to practice law in British Columbia.

Linda was born and raised in Chilliwack, and is a member of Douglas First Nations, part of the Stl’atl’imx Nation. In 2023, she completed an MBA with a specialty stream in human resource leadership. Prior to the MBA, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and she believes in lifelong learning. Her professional background has been as an executive with First Nation governments and with non-profits, as well as previous human resource positions. She enjoys traveling, taking courses, reading, movies, learning about different cultures, and taking road trips. Linda is honored to live, work and play on the unceded territories of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

Corrine Clyne is a Swampy Cree Iskwew hailing from Kinosao Sipi- Norway House Cree Nation on Treaty 5 Territory. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist in Manitoba. Corrine has a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Manitoba, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Conflict Resolution Studies from the University of Winnipeg, and a Human Resources for Professionals Certificate from Kompass Professional Development. Presently, she is pursuing a PhD in Applied Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.

Corrine is deeply committed to advocating for First Nations to receive culturally safer healthcare and works closely with First Nation clients in various capacities. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of occupational therapy, Corrine was honored with the prestigious Award of Merit from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in 2024. She specializes in addressing sensory needs and developing interventions to assist individuals in meeting their daily needs. Beyond her professional endeavors, Corrine finds joy in being a dog mom to her miniature pinscher, Coda, and cherishes her roles as an aunty, friend, and sister.

Koren Lightning, K.C., LLB, LLM, CIC.C, Blue Thunderbird Woman, is Cree from Samson Cree Nation. She is the Legal Director of Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge. She is a Board Member for First Nations Caring Society, and Board Member for Peace Hills Insurance. Koren is a Board Member for LEAF, Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund. She was President of the Indigenous Bar Association for 6 years and former Acting Commissioner for Alberta Utilities Commission. Koren graduated from Law School in 2007 at the University of Alberta. She was called to the bar in February 2009 and had the honour of having her Bar Call in her First Nation Community, Samson Cree Nation. Koren received her Master of Laws in 2018 from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, her concentration was Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Koren’s work focuses on working with Indigenous clients and supporting the revitalization of Indigenous Laws. Koren advises in the areas of Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Child Welfare, Indian Act matters. She was recently awarded the “Pringle/Royal sessional teaching excellence” Award from Faculty of Law, University of Alberta for 2021/2022. She was awarded “Tomorrow’s Leader” Award from Women in Law Leadership Awards in 2019. She was also awarded the Alumni Horizon Award from the University of Alberta in 2017. Koren is an alumni of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, she participated in the 2017 NWT Tour. She is a sessional instructor at Maskwacis Cultural College and University of Alberta, Faculty of Law.

Cori is a member of MNP’s Consulting Services team in Vancouver. Cori applies her three decades of experience in both human resources and business operations to guide a team of highly qualified human resources professionals (formerly known as the Jouta Performance Group). Together, they’ve partnered with 100+ Indigenous communities and organizations to complete 500+ HR projects, helping these organizations strengthen their business practices and build a better tomorrow. As a Certified Executive Coach, Cori motivates, inspires, and creates meaningful change by supporting her clients in reaching both their individual and corporate goals – and their own maximum potential. Can exclude, if space is limited: Cori earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Human Resources Management and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University. She is a Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Second Level, through the International Coaching Federation.