Will George, a member of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and self-proclaimed guardian of the Watchhouse, stands at the frontlines of a deeply personal and collective struggle. His voice carries across the land and water, shaped by generations of stewardship and an enduring responsibility to protect what has always been his people’s home. In moments of visible frustration, he speaks not only for himself, but for a community whose lives and livelihoods are inseparable from the health of their territory. Both protector and witness, he embodies a living resistance—grounded in culture, memory, and the unwavering belief that the land must be defended for those who came before and those yet to come.

Cristina Mittermeier is a Mexican-born fine art photographer, marine biologist and conservationist renowned for her evocative images that explore the intersection of nature, culture and human connection. A Sony Artisan of Imagery who aligns with Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative, she is a two-time Emmy Award recipient for her photographic work on The Last Ice and Photographer, both on National Geographic/Disney+. Mittermeier is the founder of the International League of Conservation Photographers and co-founder of SeaLegacy. Her photographs have been exhibited at major art fairs and museums worldwide and are held in prominent private and institutional collections. She was named Artist of the Year by the Intersect Art and Design Fair in 2025.