Chelsea Martin

Chelsea is of mixed ancestry on her mothers side, Ojibway on her fathers side and is a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, living in Treaty 6 Territory in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House - now known as Edmonton). She is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous-led stewardship and believes it is her responsibility to advocate for a future where Indigenous rights and conservation efforts are inseparable. With a background spanning government, non-profits, and academia, she works to ensure Indigenous leadership and voices are at the forefront of environmental stewardship.

She is a community builder at heart and her work focuses on connecting with Nations, partners and all people across the Network. As the Indigenous Engagement Lead for the RAD team, she is keen to listen to the stories, understand needs of communities and work towards breaking down barriers; whether that means reshaping policies, securing funding for community-driven initiatives, or challenging outdated approaches that reinforce colonial systems. She is passionate about meaningful change and believes in shifting power dynamics to ensure Indigenous leadership is at the center of this work, not an afterthought.