I am a descendant of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Lac St Anne, Alberta/French/Métis on her Father’s side and English on my mother’s side. 

Like many Métis people due to societal stigma, I was not able to learn about and embrace her indigenous culture until late in life. 

Now a proud Métis woman, I love to share my cultural knowledge and wisdom of her life’s journey to help people enhance their lives.

Formal educational achievements for me include:

• Bachelor of Social Work with the Child Welfare Specialization
• Registered Social Worker
• Community and School Support Certificate with a focus on individuals with special needs
• Human Service Diploma 

An active member of the community, my volunteer pursuits include:

• Chair of a community school society
• Patient voices Network
• Chilliwack and Abbotsford Child and Youth Committees
• Chilliwack Youth Matters Committee
• Chilliwack and Hope Healthier Communities
• Chilliwack and Fraser Valley Métis Associations
• Elder on the Xyolhemeylh Elder’s advisory

My work life has been very diverse from various office positions such as:

• Ministry of Child and Family Development – Child Protection (MCFD)
• Daycare Manager for Shuswap Nation Tribal Council on reserve childcare
• Community Living BC Facilitator (CLBC)
• Aboriginal Doula Liaison for the Tripartite Aboriginal Doula Initiative
• First Nations Band Social Worker
• Indigenous agency support counselling and cultural workshop facilitation