Lorelei Higgins is a Métis Canadian Cultural Mediator, a Rotary Peace Fellow and Positive Peace Activator as well as a Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Program alumna. She has worked on community-based projects locally and internationally with government agencies, non-government organizations and the business sector. These projects centre on peace and conflict transformation, Indigenous matters and the elevation of female voices in leadership. Lorelei has worked across the globe in communities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

Lorelei is the Community Lead for the City of Calgary’s Anti-Racism Program and is working to advance The City of Calgary’s commitments to anti-racism and Truth and Reconciliation. Lorelei is also a consultant with Mediators Beyond Borders International and Canadian Equity Consulting, cultivating projects that focus on Indigenous relations and enhanced diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts.

Lorelei has an MBA, with a specialization in leadership. She is passionate about creating bold, open spaces for building peace through cross-cultural learning and the establishment and nurturing of enduring, positive relationships.

As the reigning Mrs. Unity World Canada and Mrs. Canada Globe 2020-2023, Lorelei is leading efforts to increase female leadership in peacebuilding efforts locally and globally. She is often found adventuring around the world with her family.

Areas of Expertise: Anti-Racism Capacity Building, Appreciative Inquiry, Asset Based Community Development, Community Dialogue, Business Planning & Analysis, Cultural Mediation, Cross Cultural Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training, Executive Coaching, Indigenous Relations & Indigenous Human Rights, Large Group Mediations, Systems Thinking
Country of Origin: Canada
Country of Residence: Canada
Languages: English – written & spoken, Spanish – written & spoken, French – written & spoken, Michif – written & spoken