Taylor Behn-Tsakoza, Community Liaison with Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza is a proud Dene and Dunne Zaa woman from Fort Nelson First Nation with paternal roots in Prophet River First Nation, both signatories to Treaty No. 8 in Northeast BC. Raised by her grandparents on the land, Taylor has carried forward their teachings of responsibility, culture, and community into every aspect of her leadership journey.
She currently serves as a Councillor for her Nation and works as the Community Liaison & Research Coordinator for Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal, one of Canada’s first Indigenous-led renewable energy projects in the geothermal energy space. In this role, she advances community engagement and government relations while demonstrating the vital role Indigenous peoples - especially Indigenous women and youth - hold in leading a just transition to a sustainable future. Her work uplifts values of stewardship, sovereignty, and intergenerational responsibility, ensuring energy development upholds treaty rights and advances community wellness.
Taylor has also held regional and national leadership positions, including serving as the Female Youth Representative for the BC Assembly of First Nations and as Co-Chair of the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council. These roles allowed her to advocate for Indigenous youth voices in decision-making spaces, from international climate summits to national policy tables.
A lifelong learner, Taylor is completing her Master’s in Indigenous Land-Based Education at the University of Saskatchewan. Her capstone project, Ask Auntie, is a land-based wellness program she founded for Indigenous girls and two-spirit youth in her community. By braiding together cultural teachings, language, and holistic wellness, Ask Auntie creates safe spaces for youth to strengthen their identities and leadership skills. Through this work, Taylor demonstrates how education rooted in land and community can empower the next generation.
Taylor’s story reflects the strength and vision of Indigenous women across the workforce. She leads by example - bridging ancestral knowledge with modern challenges, grounding innovation in cultural values, and ensuring that youth inherit not only opportunities, but also the teachings and resilience of their people.
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