Michelle Padley is a Métis nurse and citizen of MNBC living with gratitude within Secwépemc’ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc Peoples. Michelle
has a background of over 15 years in nursing supporting youth, families, and adults in their mental health journey. She works with the BC Indigenous Health Nursing Research Chair to advocate for and move forward Indigenous Knowledges. Michelle completed a Masters in Nursing at Thompson Rivers University in 2023 and is currently a PhD Student at the University of Victoria.