Trent Derrick

Director

Trent Derrick is from the Gitxsan First Nations. He was born in Smithers, B.C. and currently resides in the Lheidli T’enneh territory in the City of Prince George. Trent has a degree in religion and theology from Taylor University College in Edmonton. He served as a youth minister for three years before taking a position as Team Lead for Service Canada. He has also worked for St. Vincent de Paul and completed his practicum at the Mustard Seed in Edmonton. Trent has operated a business for over 25 years, giving him a broad understanding of the issues facing for-profits, non-profits, and the public service. Trent also has a broad understanding of political life in Canada. He has been a political candidate and worked on or organized many political events over the past 25 years. He also has experience on all levels of government, including First Nations governance. He served as the Chair for School District 57, was the co- chair for the Indigenous committee for the BC NDP, and was the BC representative for the federal NDP, in addition to many other political capacities throughout the years. Trent is motivated to leave the world a better place than when he left it, which is fostered by his strong Gitxsan roots as the son of a Hereditary Chief and his continuous drive for lifelong learning and his compassion for humanity.