Brittany specialises in the collection and integration of Indigenous Knowledge, applying Indigenous perspectives meaningfully across projects, environmental planning, policy development and regulatory processes. She leads cumulative effects assessments, Traditional Land Use studies and rights protection efforts, helping bridge Indigenous priorities with government and industry decision-making.
She collaborates closely with Indigenous Nations, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to ensure Indigenous Knowledge is thoughtfully reflected in consultation frameworks and project assessments. Her work spans both qualitative and quantitative research and includes community engagement, socio-cultural impact assessments, policy analysis and regulatory guidance. She also facilitates participatory action research, rights-based assessments and stakeholder collaboration and negotiation.
Before joining Ausenco, Brittany was a Senior Advisor at an Indigenous-owned consulting firm in Canada. She supported projects in oil and gas, forestry and mining, supporting Nations in collecting Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use data to inform regulatory reports, impact assessments and other submissions—ensuring their perspectives and interests were documented and represented in the regulatory process. She also contributed to Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD) negotiations, regulatory hearings and community initiatives, including language, history, and Residential School memorialisation projects, using trauma-informed research practices.
Brittany holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba and two master’s degrees from the University of Calgary—one in Linguistics and the other in Public Policy. Her graduate work focused on Indigenous language policy, with her capstone exploring the impacts of Canadian policies on Indigenous language revitalisation. She brings expertise in policy review and advocacy, supporting clients in advancing their rights, priorities, and interests with lawmakers and regulators.
In 2022, she received the Knowledge Mobilizer Award from the Institute for Research on Public Policy for her contributions to public understanding and discourse on Indigenous language policy in Canada.
Country experience:
- Canada