An internationally accomplished Lawyer with over a decade of legal experience, Marijke’s advocacy and humanitarian work highlights the intersections of Indigeneity, race, gender, sexuality and the law, specifically as it relates to First Nations peoples, communities, lands and cultural heritage.

Marijke strives to lead the way toward cultivating safe spaces, communities and legal frameworks that both recognise and protect the right of First Nations gender and sexuality diverse peoples to live and flourish both on their lands, and in their bodies. Marijke is committed to empowering First Nations LGBTQIA+ peoples to stand in the fullness of all their vibrant rich cultural complexity.