Ms. Crystal Lennie
Affiliation
Inuvialuit beneficiary, researcher, and Indigenous advocate from Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Committee membership
Governing Council
Biography
Crystal Lennie is an Inuvialuit beneficiary, researcher, and Indigenous advocate from Inuvik, Northwest Territories. She is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples and strengthening communities across the North through research, leadership, and advocacy.
Crystal holds a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from the University of Alberta, a Diploma in Business Administration from Aurora College, and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University.
Her professional experience spans research, governance, advocacy, training, and community development. Through her previous work with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, she has collaborated with several national and international organizations, including the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami's National Inuit Committee on Health, and the Inuit Public Health Task Group, where she served as Co-Chair.
Crystal has contributed to peer-reviewed publications focused on Inuit food security, housing, Indigenous population genetics, and community-led health research. She was also a contributor to the International Polar Year Inuit Health Survey. Her research is grounded in the belief that Indigenous communities should lead and inform research processes and use the findings to advance their own priorities and goals.
In addition to her research contributions, Crystal has held board positions with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (formerly known as the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health), the International Union for Circumpolar Health, and the Environmental Impact Review Board. Through her commitment to Indigenous self-determination, evidence-informed decision-making, and community empowerment, she continues to promote Indigenous voices, support educational opportunities, and advance positive change throughout the North.
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