Lorelei Williams

Lorelei Williams is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and a dedicated voice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Born in Mission, BC and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada, Lorelei is a member of the Skatin Nations tribe on her mother’s side and Sts’ailes on her father’s side.  Driven by her own family’s experiences of loss and resilience, Lorelei has become a prominent figure in the movement for justice and healing. She is known for her tireless work with organizations and committees such as the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Coalition, the Sisterwatch Committee, West Coast Leaf, the National Security Transparency Advisory Group, Sovereign Bodies Institute in California and the National and International Brigades in Mexico. Lorelei is the founder of Butterflies in Spirit, a dance group that raises awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls through powerful performances. Her advocacy work has taken her around the world,  across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and around Europe, more specifically, Austria, Rome, and France. Lorelei has gone as far as Mexico, Colombia, and Europe to speak at conferences, rallies, and events to shed light on the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities. In addition to her advocacy, Lorelei is a devoted mother to her two children and a loving partner. Through her unwavering determination and compassionate spirit, she continues to inspire positive change and amplify the voices of those who have been silenced.