Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, O.C.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
An esteemed scholar and member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem pioneered Indigenous education in Canada and abroad. Professor emerita at the University of British Columbia, she was the lead advisor on the committee that created the National Accord on Indigenous Education, which resulted in the integration of Indigenous knowledge in academia throughout Canada. A giant in her field, she is also involved in global Indigenous research and education, and is in demand as a speaker on Indigenous educational issues and opportunities.