
Alexandra Bridges
Community:
Mattagami First NationEducation:
B.A. Indigenous Environmental Studies with an Emphasis in Law and PolicyPosition/Organization:
Project Manager at Keepers of the CircleLocation:
Timiskaming District, Northeastern OntarioAlexandra Bridges is an Oji-Cree woman of the Pike Clan and member of Mattagami First Nation located within Treaty 9 territory in Northern Ontario. Alex is a graduate student at Guelph University with the goal of obtaining an MSc. In Rural Planning and Development. She holds a B.A. in Indigenous Environmental Studies with an Emphasis in Law and Policy from Trent University.
Her area of focus in her work and academic career is environmental impact assessment, gendered impacts of resource development and Indigenous self-determination and cultural resurgence over lands and resources. She has over ten years experience working in Indigenous non-profit organizations. She serves on the board of directors of several environmental cooperatives and Indigenous led organizations across Turtle Island.
She is a strong advocate for Mino-Bimaadiziwin, the inalienable rights of Indigenous peoples and pursues with passion environmental and socio-economic development projects in Northern Ontario.