Lorraine Netro was born and raised in Old Crow, Yukon, Canada. She was taught the traditional values of the Vuntut Gwitchin by her late mother, Mary Netro.  Lorraine has served on a number of boards including the Porcupine Caribou Management Board and the Gwich’in Council International. Lorraine has been committed in protection efforts of the calving grounds of the Porcupine Caribou Herd since 1999 to present. She is passionate about making a difference in social justice and has travelled to national and international events as a voice for change. Currently, she is the Vice-President of Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council and Co-Chair of the Assembly of First Nations Women’s Council. Lorraine works as a consultant and events coordinator through her business, Destiny Management Consulting.

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