Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Benji Eisenberg currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at The University of British Columbia, teaching Advanced Field Studies in Landscape Architecture, and holds the position of Associate Researcher focused on coastal adaptation strategies to address climate change impacts. Additionally, Benji works as a Coastal Adaptation Design Strategist for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, emphasizing the integration of Indigenous coastal technologies and biodiversity in design efforts. Previous roles include Graduate Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia Coastal Adaptation Lab, UBC Botanical Gardens Teaching Assistant, Horticulturist at Allandale Farm, and Sustainable Agriculture Intern at The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. Benji's educational background includes a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College, complemented by various continuing education courses and international study experiences.
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation
We are səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), People of the Inlet. Our knowledge of the lands and waters of our territory has shaped our people since time immemorial. As a First Nations community, we strive to align Tsleil-Waututh governance with the social, cultural, political, economic, end ecological goals we have set as a community. We pursue business opportunities on our lands and within the region to generate wealth and prosperity for our people, but we balance growth with preserving Tsleil-Waututh values, culture, and territory. Our departments include Administration, Health & Wellness, Community Development, Treaty, Lands & Resources, Finance, Economic Development, and Public Works.