Portrait
Name
Tyler George
Ochapowace Nation, SK
Description
Headperson Tyler George is nehiyaw (cree) from Ochapowace Nation, which is on Treaty Four Territory, located in Saskatchewan. They are currently an elected leader for their nation, responsible for Laws and Justice, and co-chair for Lands and Natural Resources. They are also the youngest elected (26 years old) and the first two-spirit leader of their nation. They currently serve as the Chairperson for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National 2S+ Council. With their past experiences working in Treaty Protection, Policy, and Criminal & Civil Law, they have been an advocate for the protection of Treaty and Inherent Rights, and the protection of Two-Spirit LGBTQQIA+ people.