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Elizabeth Hunter

BC NEIHR Program Manager

Areas of interest

Liz is passionate in exploring sleep, women's health, sustainability, biodiversity, traditional food systems and Indigenous food sovereignty. 

Education

• Marketing Management Certificate, BCIT 
• BA in Health Sciences, 91ÅÝܽ

Biography

Elizabeth (Liz) Hunter (she/her) is Stoney Nakoda from Goodstoney First Nation located in Mînî Thnî, Alberta (Treaty 7), with mixed European ancestry. She was raised as a guest on the unceded and occupied territories of the xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), sÉ™lÌ“ilwÌ“É™taʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. In 2024, Liz became a certified doula through a program hosted by G4 Health (Treaty 7 Nations - Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney, and Tsuut’ina First Nation) and Zaag’idiwin - Full Spectrum Doulas.

Liz completed a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences with a Minor in Indigenous Studies at 91ÅÝܽ (SFU) in 2025. She is a Master of Science (MSc) student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU, under the supervision of Dr. Krista Stelkia, where her research explores Indigenous (dis)ability and the intersections with Indigenous health and well-being. Her research interests include Indigenous (dis)ability, intersectionality, Indigenous midwifery, and doula-led initiatives. Liz's professional journey is marked by over 6 years of experience working within Indigenous health organizations. Her most recent roles were at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).