Sheena Olsen
Chief Executive Officer
Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation
Sheena is the Founder and Director of Oyster Tribe, a passionate First Nations community leader, mentor and advocate dedicated to improving the lives of young people, families and community. Through her work, Sheena is committed to supporting youth to build strong cultural identity, confidence and positive pathways. She works closely with young people through mentoring, cultural connection and community-led programs, with a strong focus on reducing youth involvement with police, preventing incarceration, and creating safer, stronger futures for the next generation.
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Connecting young people to Country, community and identity through culturally grounded programs that strengthen belonging, pride and positive decision-making.
How cultural immersion, community connection, mentoring and guidance from Elders act as protective factors for young people at risk of offending or reoffending.
Providing programs that respond to the real needs of young people, including safe spaces, cultural mentoring, life skills, education pathways, family connection and support before and after contact with the justice system.
The importance of advocacy and community-led responses to elevate the voices of young people, reduce barriers to support, and create stronger pathways that reduce recidivism and build safer futures for youth, families and community.
Sheena Olsen, Chief Executive Officer, Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation