Amber Bernard was born and raised in Unama’ki, also known as Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and is a proud member of the Mi’kmaq Nation. She currently lives in We’koqma’q First Nation, where her strong ties to community continue to guide her work and storytelling. Over the years Amber has also lived in Edmonton, Vancouver, Saskatoon and Ottawa, each place becoming a small piece of home. Growing up in a politically active family committed to Indigenous rights, Amber naturally gravitated toward journalism and communications. For her it is important to be part of the shift Canadian news and media needs, which is Indigenous people telling Indigenous stories. She has completed communications contracts with various Indigenous organizations and remains passionate about amplifying Indigenous priorities through her work.