Clifford is Anishinaabe from Pawgwasheeng (Pays Plat First Nation) on the north shore of Gichigami (Lake Superior). He is currently completing a Master of Public Health degree with a Specialization in Indigenous and Northern Health at Lakehead University. He previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and an Honours Bachelor of Social Work. Clifford’s work and education locate him at the nexus between service provision and the realities of Indigenous People in Canada. He is committed to advancing social justice for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ persons in Canada by facilitating opportunities for conversation, learning, relationship building, and service.