Board of
Directors

Chair

Ed Hall was the Chief of the Kwikwetlem First Nation and served on council for more than 10 years. Ed is a familiar face in the Tri-Cities and further afield, as he diligently networked and brought recognition of the nation to those that lived in these cities. Ed is very passionate about providing assistance and guidance to those most vulnerable in all communities. He currently sits on a board that provides oversight on a First Nation enterprise.

Ed has extensive experience in public speaking and is often sought out for his insight into various nonprofit organizations as he is not only concerned about the vulnerable but also about the protection of the environment. Ed has post secondary education in business and the revitalization of the down river dialect of Halq’emeylem for his community, one of many ancient Coast Salish dialects.

Ed Hall knows that there is a lot more work to be done, and with his caring, compassion and drive, things can be accomplished for the betterment of the vulnerable sector in our society.

Vice Chair

Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet is a Faculty Member with the Enowkin Centre at the University of Victoria and a Cultural Teachings Facilitator for Work BC skilled training. Previously Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet was a Cultural Competency Trainer for BC Hydro. Active in her community, Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet is Board Secretary for the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre and Treasurer for the Fraser Valley Powwow Committee. Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet holds a Bachelor of Native Studies and a Bachelor of Education from the University Alberta.

She also holds a Human Service Diploma from Salishan Institute and a Provincial Instructors Diploma from Vancouver Community College. In addition to her degrees, she is a Grief Recovery Specialist from the Grief Recovery Institute.Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet was the only indigenous woman to sign the partnership accord Feb 1st an agreement that ensures fair & equitable , anti-racist health services reaching all indigenous peoples. Ensuring reciprocal partnership accountability.

Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet belongs to the Qw’oqw’elitha Elders society and strives to ensure equitable representation for our indigenous women (the most marginalized population in Canada).

Shuel-let-qua Q:olosoet is a former, third generation, residential school survivor.

Director

Wye Wah! My name is Geddes Don Wells, I come from the Tsmsyen Nation in Terrace and Lax kw’alaams BC. My ancestral name is Saliidks Medeek of the Killer whale clan of the Gitando Tribe and Wolf clan of the Git sm kalum Tribe. I received my Bachelors of Social Work through the University of Victoria. My career has been in the field of Child Protection in which I became a huge part of the collaborative teams and efforts. I spent many of the first years developing a Child Welfare organization for 9 nations in the Northern regions in which I partook in many different capacities.

An area that I concentrated my career in was in Conflict Resolution pieces that have changed over time but carry the same notion of best helping our families moving forward in a good way. Moving to the south I have learned much about ceremony and the importance of it. Ceremony has kept me functioning well within my work settings and my personal life. What keeps me busy is my music in different Genres such as playing in a Rock/Blues band, and writing traditional music and my therapeutic hobby is weaving our ceremonial wear.

“We are all children of the Great Spirit, we all belong to Mother Earth. Our planet is in great trouble and if we keep carrying old grudges and do not work together, we will all die.” - Chief Seattle

Director

Amanda is Dene Tha/Metis from Northern Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work with an Indigenous Specialization and a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution from the University of Victoria. Amanda works as an Academic Advisor for Indigenous Students at UBC.

She enjoys volunteering her time for organizations dedicated to helping others in need. In her leisure time you can find Amanda hiking, running, traveling, and having fun trying new outdoor activities. If she is not in the woods or on the road, she will be spending quality time with family and friends.

Co-Treasurer

With over 30 years of diverse and executive experience in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, financial management, business planning, consulting, and marketing, Dane is a seasoned and multifaceted professional who serves as the President, CFO, Chartered Professional Accountant, and Business Advisor at Stratking Accounting and Tax Professional Corporation. He is also the President and Chief Marketing Officer of Stratking Advisory Services Inc., O/A Stratking Marketing, a full-service marketing agency.

Dane holds multiple credentials, including CPA, CMA, ACMA, CGMA, FMA, DipM, and MCIM, and has demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial management, corporate financial reporting, corporate governance, accounting, marketing, strategic planning, financial analysis and process improvement. He has helped many clients, especially professionals, professional services firms, and professional corporations, achieve their financial and business goals and scale to the next level. He has also facilitated corporate restructuring, change management, fundraising, investor relations, and sales presentations for various private sector, public, and not-for-profit organizations. Dane's mission is to provide high-quality accounting, financial management, and tax services, as well as business consulting and planning, and to leverage his marketing and wealth management background to offer strategic advice and insights on how to create and grow a successful professional practice or corporation.

Co-Treasurer, CPA, CGA

Sherry is a seasoned CPA with more than 7 years of expertise in financial reporting and analysis, focusing on both the financial and manufacturing sectors. Holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master of Science in Finance, she currently serves as the Financial Controller at an established subprime lending company.

Beyond her professional role, Sherry is deeply committed to supporting organizations with noble missions and actively seeks opportunities to contribute to society. She strives to make a positive impact and give back to the community whenever possible.