Brittany Mathews (she/her) is Michif and a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Her family more recently comes from St. Paul, Alberta with kinship relations from St. Francois Xavier in Manitoba. Brittany has been working in the areas of public education and policy in support of Indigenous children, young people and women's rights for eight years through both professional and community organizing paths. Brittany has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and a minor in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from the University of Ottawa.

She is honoured to have worked alongside First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth to research and write reports on ethical accountability mechanisms and ethical research requirements when organizations and individuals conduct research with Indigenous youth. In addition, Brittany is dedicated to elevating the collective vitality of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit through community organizing and creative outlets.