Dr Mawera Karetai (Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha) is a social scientist, researching and teaching in climate change, indigenous research methodology, and ethics. Mawera is research lead for the Te Ao Hurihuri: Te Ao Hou project, focussing on climate anxiety in coastal Aotearoa. Awhina Ngātuere (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Rangiwewehi). Awhina is a māmā, strategist, and CE of Toi Kai Rawa. A product of Kōhanga Reo and Kura Kaupapa and active kaitiaki for her whenua at MountMaunganui. Her doctoral research will explore ancestral knowledge and its role in shaping a flourishing future for her tribal community. Tūmanako McLeod (Tauranga Moana whānui) introduces an Indigenous adaptation pathway of Mātauranga Mokopuna exploring the impacts of climate change on coastal communities, specifically Maungatapu Mārae. Investigating how accumulative Mātauranga Mokopuna help communities adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change on their lands and way of life.

Chief Darrell Bob and Spiritual Knowledge Keeper from Xaxli'p First Nation, St'át'imc Nation. He has been an elected leader since 2006 and has dedicated his life to fostering spaces for healing, ceremony, and knowledge-sharing both in Canada and internationally.

1. Regional Chief Terry Tegee is a member of Takla Nation. He played an instrumental role in the development and historic passing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and continues to raise awareness about First Nations-led climate action, stewardship and food security issues. 2. Chief Darrell Bob and Spiritual Knowledge Keeper from Xaxli'p First Nation, St'át'imc Nation. He has been an elected leader since 2006 and has dedicated his life to fostering spaces for healing, ceremony, and knowledge-sharing both in Canada and internationally. 3. Katisha Paul, Kwikws l̲ vs̲ áos (Little Angel) from W̱ JOȽEȽP and Lil’wat nations, living in Musqueam territory. Guided by her ancestors, she holds a strong belief in the power of balance and equality and stands up for Indigenous rights, human rights, cultural revitalisation and environmental protection through Indigenous knowledge systems and UNDRIP. 4. Janna Wale is Gitxsan/Cree-Métis and the Indigenous Research and Partnerships Lead at the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions. Her research uses a complex human-environmental systems approach, bridging Western and Indigenous science on adaptation and climate resilience. She has won several awards for her work on Indigenous climate adaptation. 5. Dr Gwen Point is a well-respected and well-recognized Stó:lō leader, visionary, mentor, and cultural advisor. Dr. Point currently serves as a BCAFN Knowledge Keeper and has contributed her deep cultural knowledge and wisdom to revitalise these teachings in her community and has contributed to numerous books, conferences and workshops

Bio (up to 50 words): Katisha Paul, Kwikws l̲ vs̲ áos (Little Angel) from W̱ JOȽEȽP and Lil’wat nations, living in Musqueam territory. Guided by her ancestors, she holds a strong belief in the power of balance and equality, and stands up for Indigenous rights, human rights, cultural revitalisation and environmental protection through Indigenous knowledge systems and UNDRIP.

Dr Gwen Point is a well-respected and well-recognized Stó:lō leader, visionary, mentor, and cultural advisor. Dr. Point currently serves as a BCAFN Knowledge Keeper and has contributed her deep cultural knowledge and wisdom to revitalise these teachings in her community and has contributed to numerous books, conferences and workshops.

Janna Wale is Gitxsan/Cree-Métis, and is the Indigenous Research and Partnerships Lead at the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions. Her research uses a complex human-environmental systems approach, bridging western and Indigenous science towards adaptation and climate resilience. She has won several awards for her work on Indigenous climate adaptation.