Since 2018, Nicki Lyons-MacFarlane has been working as a law library technician at the University of New Brunswick and has been a dedicated union representative serving on the executive of Unifor local 4504. They are a unit rep and women’s advocate for their local, along with regionally representing young workers of the union in Atlantic Canada on the Young Workers committee.

Nicki has been the Chairperson of the Board for Fredericton’s Imprint Youth Association for 2SLGBTQIA youth and young adults. They have been involved in organizing events for the city’s 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, leading rallies, and helping youth and their families find resources. When the discriminatory changes to Policy 713 happened in 2023, Nicki helped advocate and rally for better protections for our community.

Nicki has made many personal connections within Fredericton—Oromocto, as building a stronger community has always been at the core of Nicki’s work. Whether it was volunteering at the Morgentaler Clinic as an escort, being on the board for Imprint, or rallying for queer youth and against the changes to policy 713, Nicki has always been passionate about the local area and making it a better place for everyone who lives there. They have also been involved in advocacy for housing, healthcare, and other local issues.

Nicki would be honoured to continue their advocacy at the federal level by fighting for policies that make services more accessible and life more affordable for Canadians.