Justine Burns

Justine Burns is a Territorial Land Planner with the Shuswap Band, bringing a diverse background in land use planning, policy development, and landscape architecture. Her career has spanned Indigenous land planning, local government policy planning, and more than 10 years of professional practice as a Registered Landscape Architect in both Canada and Western Australia. Holding degrees in Landscape Architecture and Business, Justine is dedicated to conservation and responsible stewardship, striving to uphold and protect the land for its own sake and for future generations. Originally from Ontario and now based in Invermere, British Columbia, she is passionate about balancing community needs with the long-term health of the environment. Outside of work, Justine enjoys exploring the Kootenays through hiking and snowboarding with her three sons, Jethro, Revel, and Axel.