David Silas is from Pelly Crossing, Yukon Territory and a member of the Wolf Clan, a part of the Selkirk First Nation, and from the Northern Tutchone language group in central Yukon. David’s grandparents on his mother side are David and Martha Silas and mother Pearl Silas; and on his fathers’ side Alex Van Bibber and father is Richard Van Bibber. In 2018 David finished a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Northern Systems and currently challenging a thesis-based master’s program with the University of Alberta. He was able to purse his educational journey at home, in the Yukon, which allowed him to stay near his community of Pelly Crossing. This allowed him to connect with his culture, traditions, and land. As an active Canadian Ranger 1-CRPG for 14 years, David enjoys spending time with friends and family doing season harvesting activities on the land. David views education as a steppingstone for First Nations to get involved in their community and make difference where they can.