Age: 29

Representing: Fort Nelson First Nation

Hometown: Fort Nelson, BC, Treaty 8 Territory

Taylor Behn-Tsakoza is a very proud Dene and Dunne Zaa woman from Fort Nelson First Nation with paternal roots in Prophet River First Nation. Her parents are Sally Behn and the late Kevin Tsakoza. Her grandparents are George and Mary Behn, and Rosie Tsakoza. Taylor holds a bachelor degree in Health and Physical Education, and will be graduating from her masters in Indigenous Land-Based Education in the fall of 2025. Taylor has dedicated her young academic and professional career to advancing Indigenous rights, title and treaty rights through youth participation in culture and language, decision making and policy development.