A partnership, comes after a handshake.... which comes after an agreement, which came through an engagement, which came after a reason, after a cause.....now it's the 'cause' that can lead to your floor hockey rivalry in the community gym! Which could entail a friendship, partnership, that could be a lifetime of support, trust and empowerment. … Continue reading Community Engagement leads to Community Champions
Land Acknowledgement
If you have ever heard the words, "Since time Immemorial..." or, "Since pre-contact..." you get the sense of what the introducer is saying. When a person is telling their history, they want to start at the beginning. Stories of creation are meant to transcend time and take us to a place where relationships to land… Continue reading Land Acknowledgement
Including Indigenous Perspectives in B.C.’s Food Strategy
The B.C. Food Security Gateway has taken the brave step to ensure that Indigenous worldview and priorities are represented in their upcoming work. Thank you to the BC Food Gateway for really taking a stance and position to prioritize Indigenous voices in the food security and food sovereignty movement. As B.C. develops their food and… Continue reading Including Indigenous Perspectives in B.C.’s Food Strategy
United Nations: Women Lead Panel
To the Commission on the Status of Women 2018, Jolene was selected to attend by the Coady International Institute's Indigenous Women in Community, to represent her work on Indigenous Women Leadership. Speaking on a panel with 5 Indigenous women from across Canada, all from different fields and sectors in community. Jolene contributed highlighting the very… Continue reading United Nations: Women Lead Panel