Jasmine Louwe is a communications advisor who joined the British Columbia Treaty Commission in May 2026. In her role, she supports the public information and education mandate of the Treaty Commission, such as the development of publications on the status of negotiations between First Nations, Canada, and British Columbia; public engagement and special projects. She brings extensive experience in community outreach and engagement, risk communications, and translating complex policy issues into clear, accessible communications. She is passionate about advancing public understanding of treaty rights and addressing misinformation.
Jasmine is proud to be mixed-heritage, with Tlingit and European heritage. She is a direct descendant of Anisalaga (Mary Ebbets Hunt), Tlingit matriarch and master Chilkat weaver. Prior to joining the Treaty Commission, Jasmine worked in strategic communications with the federal government, including roles at Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Health Canada.
Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, with a specialization in political theory. While studying abroad, she earned a master’s in Political Science from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where she received an award for her master’s thesis examining Indigenous land title, the history of Crown–Indigenous relations, and the role of modern treaties in advancing reconciliation.