Elizabeth is a Managing Lawyer at White Raven Law with an interest in Aboriginal, Indigenous, environmental, constitutional law and eDiscovery. Elizabeth brings extensive professional experience working with Indigenous Nations to her position. Prior to studying law, Elizabeth acted as a Reconciliation Coordinator for the Council of the Haida Nation and was an archaeologist for the Haida Heritage and Forest Guardians. She has also instructed and developed a wide variety of university level courses, which centered on Archaeology and Indigenous issues.

Elizabeth acts for the Haida through litigation and other legal strategies to advance their title, rights and interests and advises on governance and land and resource issues. Elizabeth has had the opportunity to work on high-profile litigation for the Haida Nation directed at environmental protection at the BC Supreme Court, BC Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Elizabeth practices law because of her dedication to using all available tools to improve Indigenous social justice and to protect the environment from unsustainable practices.

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