Bella Lyne is a white settler born and currently living in Dish With One Spoon Wampum Covenant Territory, in Tkaron:to/Toronto, ON, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenausaunee, and Wendat Peoples. They studied cultural geography at Quest University Canada (located on Squamish Nation unceded territory) before moving back to Toronto. They are a former (2018/19) tYRI youth leader, and an organizer with Climate Justice Toronto. As Evaluations and Logistics Coordinator, they are honoured to support CRE’s national youth programs in uplifting the work of passionate, and dedicated young people working for change across Turtle Island.
