Harkey, Danielle

Harkey, Danielle

MPH, BA

Biography:

Danielle Harkey (she/her) is Coast Salish from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples of the Musqueam Indian Band, now known as Vancouver. Danielle’s family lineage is predominantly Musqueam, with close relatives on Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley and countless extended relatives across Coast Salish territory. Danielle has had the privilege of being raised on her home reservation, and this connection to her traditional lands and community has allowed her to be immersed in her culture, ceremony, and family practices since birth. Danielle holds a Master of Public Health from UBC and a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences from SFU, and she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse briefly in her early career. Danielle has experience at varying levels of the healthcare system and in community; her most recent role was Operations Lead of the Indigenous Health team at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

Research areas of interest:

Indigenous Health; Traditional Wellness; Gender Equity

Research Themes:

Woman's Cancer

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