Corrina Sparrow
From the Musqueam and Qualicum/Pentlatch Nations, Corrina Sparrow is a 2Spirit/Indigequeer (2SIQ) helper and published writer. They have worked in Indigenous social work with Coastal Indigenous communities for over twenty years, mainly focusing in areas of child and family safety and wellness, and community planning. They hold the position of social development manager with Musqueam.
Corrina is a current UBC PhD student with the Social Justice Institute, exploring Coastal Land-based, 2Spirit/Indigequeer (2SIQ) identities, resurgence, and community development. They are a SSHRC doctoral fellow for 2SIQ research, and a sessional instructor of Indigenous Social Work.
Corrina served as elected Chair of the national 2 Spirits in Motion Society. They were co-contributor to the final MMIWG2S National Action Plan, and a member of the federal 2SLGBTQQIA+ sub-working group advisory. Corrina is also co-founder and elected Speaker of the Transforming Embers society – the only Coast Salish, Land-based 2SIQ organization on the west coast.