Eriel Lugt is Inuvialuit and lives in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. She has always had a passion for learning, trying new things, talking about how she feels, and just being a down-to-earth person with everyone. She is determined, brave, creative, and has a lot of family history. Her family is Inuvialuit and she is happy that she comes from such a background. She is on the Advisory of the CINUK project, Carving out Climate Testimony: Inuit Youth, Wellness & Environmental Stewardship.