Samantha Beynon was born and raised in Prince Rupert, BC, and currently lives on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples in Victoria, BC. Beynon’s heritage includes Nisga'a, Tsimshian, Irish and Swedish. She grew up in a close-knit family and community, which has infused a passion for being a strong role model and educator for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, helping to guide and support a path towards encouraging and positive experiences.