Bio:

ELIZABETH MOORE, Mudalaaw, is a Haida knowledge holder, food harvester, and processor.   Mudalaaw worked for decades in Restorative Justice on Haida Gwaii, transforming, educating and advocating in the justice system for Indigenous people to have their voice heard. She is a lifelong advocate for Xaad Kil/Haida language revitalization on Haida Gwaii and was involved in the earliest Xaad Kil immersion camps and language programs for children. Over the past 5 years in her ‘retirement’ she has become the Haida lead for Local Food 2 School, providing both hands-on teaching and leadership to bringing traditional food to schools, hospitals and beyond on Haida Gwaii. Mudalaaw/Elizabeth Moore has a large family including sisters, brothers, daughters, granddaughters and one new granddaughter on the way. 

SABRINA BHOJANI BSc., BEd., MEd. serves as the Head of School/Principal at Richmond Jewish Day School (RJDS) in British Columbia, where she has led the development of a student-centered Food Lab program that integrates food literacy, wellbeing, and inclusive, culturally responsive programming. Previously serving as an Educational Specialist with BC Agriculture in the Classroom (BCAITC), Sabrina is now a Board Member of the organization, bringing a farm-to-school and systems lens to partnership design and sustainability. Sabrina’s leadership focuses on practical approaches that strengthen belonging, dignity, and student engagement. Winner of the 2023 Province of BC, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award, she is also a doctoral student in educational leadership through the University of Western Ontario, examining how values-driven initiatives become embedded in everyday school structures and practices.

DURWARD ANTHONY, Nutrition Liaison Officer, Toronto District School Board, is part of the TDSB Student Nutrition Team that provides support to school administrators and Local Nutrition Program Committees (LNPC) to ensure the sustainability of 638 nutrition programs, within 506 TDSB schools, serving over 200,000 meals & snacks per day. As a strong community advocate and champion, he is a connector and leads many initiatives for culturally inclusive programs. Durward is a member of the national Black School Food Working Group as well as the Indigenous Food Sovereignty representative at the TDSB.

VIVIAN ETUKA is a respected community leader, food justice advocate, and Founder/Executive Director of Bethel Outreach Community Services (BOCS), a Black-led organization serving newcomer, refugee, low-income, and marginalized communities across the Peel Region and the GTA. Under her leadership, BOCS launched Peel Region’s first Afro-Caribbean culturally inclusive school lunch program, ensuring African and Caribbean students receive healthy meals that reflect their cultures, identities, and lived experiences. Vivian also founded one of Peel region’s first African-Caribbean-focused food banks, championing the belief that culturally responsive food is a human right connected to dignity, belonging, well-being, and equitable community care.

MELANIE KAPILIK is a community liaison at a high school, where she works to build inclusive, relationship-centered learning environments for youth. She is a committed ally to Indigenous Peoples, an active participant in ceremony, and values strong, respectful relationships with Elders and community knowledge keepers. As a member of a Métis family, Melanie approaches her work with humility, care, and a deep respect for Indigenous ways of knowing. She is a mother of three and brings creativity, compassion, and lived experience into everything she does. An artist at heart, Melanie loves working with children and supporting young people as they grow.

TAMMY BRUCE is a Community Liaison Worker supporting Indigenous students and families, with over 20 years of experience in the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD). She is deeply committed to advocacy, relationship-building, and creating culturally safe spaces within education. As a proud parent raising two Métis children, Tammy brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Outside of her career, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, especially ice fishing, and values activities that strengthen family connections and community well-being.