My name is Lumsiyah, and my English name is Alexis Elliott. I am a Cowichan Tribes member on my father's side with Dutch-European ancestry on my mother's side. I am about to enter my fourth and final year at UVIC, pursuing a double major in Indigenous Studies and History. As someone a part of two different departments, I am interested in finding ways to represent Indigenous cultures and traditions that are accurate accounts of who we are. This past year I had the opportunity to sit on the NSU council as a Councillor at Large alongside some wonderful people, taking part in planning events, sitting on hiring committees and even launching an NSU Tik-Tok account. I am always grateful for opportunities to get involved with the Indigenous community at UVIC, and I'm passionate about planning events and finding ways to bring us together. I enjoy meeting new people and engaging in meaningful conversations, learning how to better support each other and form lasting relations.

I am running for a few reasons! Next year is the last of my undergraduate degree, and I would like to end it with the NSU. I want to continue working on, and trying to come up with, exciting projects like the Indigenous-focused issue of the Martlet this year. I have loved my time with the NSU, and I feel passionately about continuing to work for and with Indigenous students at UVic. I hope I am considered for the position again!!

My name English name is Jenna Lancaster and my traditional name is ?Ixc'amgillkw. I am 'Na̱mg̱is, Musgamakw (Wakeman Sound area) on my father’s side and Skwxu’7mesh, lək̓ʷəŋən on my mother’s side.

I would like run for Firekeeper again for Native Students Union. I have learned a lot while being in this position. It’s so important and I’m super thankful that I have been given the opportunity to do this work. Advocating for Indigenous students/our people while at uvic has been a passion of mine this year. If I get to be in this position again I would love to work more with other advocacy groups, as well as do more outreach to engage and interest our students to connect with the Native Students Union. I will be continuous the work that I started, which is ensuring that our students are valued and supported while walking in two worlds; by helping them and supporting them, as they balance western and Indigenous world views and and traditions. Also, by holding the university accountable for their actions and making sure that they are providing a safe learning environment for Indigenous students.

I'm running because I had a lot of fun doing it this year and want to continue to help the Indigenous community at uvic!