Biography

Reeva Billy (ancestral name: Sialtinot) is from the Squamish, Yale and Nuxalk nations. Born and raised in Squamish traditional territory, her family is known for dugout war canoe building and racing. She has been racing in these canoes since she was 6 years old, and as a teenager started helping her father and brother build and renovate dugout war canoes. However, she found her strength in the administrative aspects of the North Vancouver Canoe Club, taking on the roles of; grant writer, treasurer, and spokesperson. In her career, Reeva has continued to develop these skills at the BC Arts Council and Canoe Cultures.

Reeva is working on her BA and majoring in First Nations and Indigenous Studies at UBC, with a minor in Sociology. She is currently hired at Planning and Capital Projects as the Community Coordinator Intern, mainly working with her mentors Jessica and Ruby on the Squamish Nation Generational Plan, as well as strengthening the connection with members from the Squamish Valley.

When Reeva isn't working or spending time with her friends and family, she is often crafting or exploring the wilderness. Her hobbies include wool weaving, crocheting, watercolour painting, fixed-gear bike riding, and hiking.
- IMDb mini biography by: Reeva Billy