Kory WilsonExecutive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Kory Wilson (Kwakwaka’wakw), BSc. JD, is the Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships for British Columbia Institute of Technology. She is Chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Indigenous Affinity Group. Kory has over 20 years of experience in post-secondary education, community development, and legal profession. Good governance is a specialty and a passion. She serves on several boards from Pearson College, BC Women’s Foundation, Downie Wenjack Fund, Future Skills Canada, to the Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council. A sought-after speaker and strategist on advancing and ‘truth-telling’ about the past and moving forward towards Reconciliation. Education and access to knowledge are key as when people know better, they do better. Diversity is a reality, but inclusion is a choice. Bold and courageous conversations are needed to ensure systemic change. We can and must do better – Canada can and must do better. Together we are stronger.