Mai Eagle Speaker is Vietnamese and First Nations Blackfoot, Her father is from southern Vietnam and her mother is from Kainai (the Blood Tribe) in southern Alberta. Her Blackfoot name is Naato Sipitaki 'Holy owl woman'.

Mai has faced many adversities growing up. She has experienced and witnessed the deep impacts of intergenerational trauma, child welfare, abuse, racism, discrimination, loss, and grief. Despite all that Mai continues to heal and strive. over the past 10 years of her career, she has excelled in leadership and supportive roles with, YWCA’s Crabtree Corner, MCFD Maples Adolescent Center, and Fraser Valley Aboriginal and Child and Family Services Society Xyolhemeylh. In her personal and professional experience, she has developed a strong understanding of the challenges facing those with FASD, other cognitive disabilities, and mental health challenges. Mai is passionate about advocating and supporting Indigenous and other marginalized populations. Today Mai is a mother of five, and a student studying at the University of Lethbridge with her most recent past role at FVACFSS Xyolhemeylh as a Family Cultural Connections Worker. 

Her goal in life is to bring awareness to Indigenous health and environmental disparities and inequities caused by the historical and current impacts of colonial policies like residential schools implemented and enforced by the Canadian government.