Vicki (she/her) grew up on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinabeg, Seneca, and Chippewa peoples. Time spent among the majestic white pines and flowing waters sparked her passion for nature and storytelling. For over 25 years, Vicki has worked internationally, nationally, and provincially as an environmental educator fostering student curiosity and a reciprocal relationship with Mother Earth. Currently, she works and lives in Treaty 7 territory where she is employed by Alberta Parks as the Environmental Education Coordinator for the Kananaskis Region. Vicki is passionate about land-based learning as it is a powerful way to cultivate a deep connection to nature, providing an engaging and authentic educational experience while fostering a sense of stewardship and reciprocity for the environment.