Coreen Child (Yakawilas)
Coreen Child (Yakawilas) is a Kwakiutl (Kwagu’ł) leader with ancestral ties to the ʼNa̱mg̱is, Ma’amtagila, and Mama̱liliḵa̱la peoples. A former Chief Councillor, she has advanced Indigenous Rights and Title, matriarch leadership, cultural revitalization, and community-driven policy work across multiple governance and non-profit contexts. Her leadership has focused on strengthening Indigenous decision-making, enhancing language and cultural continuity, and advancing frameworks that uphold Indigenous legal orders. She is also a traditional singer, dancer, and educator recognized for her advocacy at regional and national levels. Coreen currently serves as Executive Director of the Awi’nakola Foundation, advancing Indigenous-led pathways for land, culture, policy, wellbeing, and transformation.
