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Jordan's career is characterized by a commitment to connection, community development, and empowering the next generation of leaders.
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As the founder of Lunch in the Woods Consulting, she leverages her diverse experiences and skills to make positive and lasting impacts on Indigenous communities and beyond.
Introducing Jordan
Owner, Lunch in the Woods Consulting
Jordan, an accomplished First Nation professional, originates from the traditional and unceded territory of Mi’kma’ki on the East coast of Canada. Using Two-Eyed Seeing as her guiding principle, her work is focused on engaging diverse cultures, and building strong relationships, and youth leadership to create thriving Indigenous communities.
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An alumna of Acadia University, Jordan graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2014, commencing a career dedicated to Indigenous community development. Beginning her career with the Mi’kmaw Physical Activity Leadership (MPAL) program, she worked closely with Mi'kmaq Bands in Nova Scotia, utilizing physical activity to enhance the health and sustainability of communities. Jordan expanded her expertise, achieving certification as a First Aid instructor in 2015 and becoming a learning facilitator for the Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM) in 2020.
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In 2021, Jordan assumed the role of Program Officer at the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC), overseeing initiatives tailored for Indigenous Youth. The International Internships for Indigenous Youth (IIIY) Program was of particular significance to her personal and professional development, expanding her engagement to Indigenous communities across Canada and forming new relationships with international communities.
Future of Good
2022 Young Impact Leaders Award
Jordan Smith is a Mi’kmaw Woman from Glooscap First Nation, who works to amplify Indigneous and empower the community to advocate for issues that matter to them.
Smith has been a mentor to young Indigneous women in the OCOV program, which won a SDG Youth Award in 2022.
Together|Ensemble 2022 Conference
In partnership with ACIC, Jordan participated in three virtual events during the Together|Ensemble 2022 Conference.
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She moderated a panel discussion with three youth titled 'Reimagining SDG#4, Quality Education
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She spoke as a panelist discussing the role youth in Canada play in sustainable development, which was moderated by Her Honor, Minister Katrina Gould.
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She received the 2022 SDG Youth Award for the "Our Communities, Our Voices" program, on behalf of ACIC and the youth participants.
Reimagining Quality Education
The pandemic has exposed how quality education does not always fit a traditional education model. From peer-to-peer and hands-on learning to emphasizing traditional knowledge and lived experiences: the possibilities are endless when youth voices are amplified to reimagine education.
Join ACIC youth participants, from past and current programs, as they discuss the role youth voices play in reimagining education and share their experiences, visions, and hopes.
Youth Engagement for the SDGs
The Canada SDG Youth Awards is a new national youth-led initiative recognizing the contributions of young people across what is currently Canada towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Join us to help celebrate the many ways young people aged 30 and below are taking action and the continued progress towards the Global Goals.
SDG Youth Awards
The Canada SDG Youth Awards is a new national youth-led initiative recognizing the contributions of young people across what is currently Canada towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Join us to help celebrate the many ways young people aged 30 and below are taking action and the continued progress towards the Global Goals.