Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem, a member of the Stó:lō Nation, also has St’at’imc ancestry. She is Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia. Over a 45 year educational career, Q’um Q’um Xiiem has been a school teacher, curriculum developer, researcher, author, university leader and professor. In 2018, Q’um Q’um Xiiem was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her lifelong contributions in advancing Indigenous education in K-12 and post-secondary education through policy, programs, curricula, and research.