Jennifer Annaïs Pighin grew up on the banks of the Nechako River at Lhezbawnichek/Miworth, BC, and is a visual artist and educator living in Prince George, BC. She has been an active member of the local arts and culture scene for decades. Jennifer’s passion for language and cultural preservation have an impact on our entire community through her role as the Vice Principal of Language and Culture at School District 57 Indigenous Education Department, the Board Chair of the Omineca Arts Centre, and as one of the founding members, and Directors, of the Northern Indigenous Artist Council. Jennifer is a teacher and learner of the Lheidli T'enneh Dakelh dialect and encourages the students and staff to learn conversational Dakelh by hosting weekly virtual language lessons with the support of Lheidli Elders. She is a traditional knowledge keeper, an educator and a cultural ambassador. She has led the Khast'an Drummers while sharing the stories behind the songs, which are often connected to the land and the history of Lheidli T'enneh.
