Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training (2003-2005)

• Thesis: Indigenous Leadership, Challenges, and Leadership Training - This project explores what leadership means to Indigenous people, their perceived leadership challenges, and Indigenous leadership development. I conducted this research to support the potential for Indigenous leadership programs at Royal Roads University. However, it may also appeal to anyone with a genuine interest in Indigenous peoples and the development of culturally relevant Indigenous program initiatives.

Information Technology Skills (2001-2002)

• Project management - Building cooperative teams, goal-setting, managing timelines, preparing
  documentation, evaluation and assessments, budgeting, and managing all levels of communications.
• Relevant Presentation Skills and Tools - PowerPoint presentations, public speaking, Microsoft Word,
  MS Project, MS Excel, Dreamweaver UltraDev, HTML, Website Design and Database development.
• Created a website to promote products for 'Gem Trees by Iris' in May 2002. Created two versions: ASP
  with a shopping cart and a marketing version.
• Created a website for the promotion of the Dr. Patch Adams Vancouver Event on September 10, 2001
  and awareness of his work on the development of the Gesundheit Institute.

Aboriginal Cultural Community Work (1990 - 2002)

Have been active in building cultural awareness since 1990 for interested individuals, children, families and
groups from all over the world. The gatherings, circles and ceremonies are focused on the spiritual and
personal advancement of the community and the people who serve in them.

• Worked with a group of elders in Saskatchewan and Montana in cultural development Summer 2002.
• Addressed a group of Senators from Thailand regarding Aboriginal Cultural conflict-resolution issues.
• Performed sacred ceremonies for the Grand Forks, BC community. (Summer 2002, Aug 2001)
• Have addressed, hosted and introduced international groups and individuals to exchange spiritual practices, culture and hospitality from countries such as China, New Zealand, Tibet, India, Thailand, Japan, United States, Australia and Tasmania.
• Have participated in several cultural camps, whereby participants are engaged in camping, learning
  and acquiring survival skills while promoting both personal and spiritual growth.
• Established an unprecedented successful and ongoing cultural program for the Saskatchewan
  Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (SIAST) in Regina (1990-1993).
• Assisted in establishing a non-profit organization by crafting the mandate and constitution of toward
  the organization and establishment of sacred Aboriginal ceremonies on Vancouver Island.
• Conducted workshops to enhance Indigenous awareness and crafts.
• Continues to travel extensively to learn from many elders and respected spiritual leaders.

Counseling and Social Work

• Employment and Life Skills Groups - Coached individuals on Income Assistance Benefits in both SK
  (1983 - 1993) and BC (1998 - 2000) to discover their personal and educational potential and make
  steps toward self-reliance and positive change, through HRDC projects i.e. (Adult Learning Centre,
  Courtenay; Yorkton Tribal Council, Yorkton; Native Daycare Training, Regina) and the Department of
  Social Services and SIAST Adult Education for the Non-Status and Indian Métis Program (NSIM), Regina.
• Native Life Skills - Continued the development of a Life Skills or personal development program
  tailored for Aboriginal adult learners for SIAST. (1990-1991)
• Facilitated many individual and group sessions utilizing conflict resolution, values clarification and
  personal development skills.

Organizational Services

• Royal Roads University's Aboriginal Employment Partnership Initiative (AEPI) Student Representative
• United Way Board Member, Courtenay, BC and Regina, BC
• Health Canada Initiative - Aboriginal Head Start Program - Coordinator for the Comox Valley and was
  recognized to be "the best and true to the original mandate of all the Head Start programs for Canada".
• Executive Director of the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry, which is an organization designed
  to provide programs and services that enhance a better quality of life for Aboriginal children and their
  families and raise Aboriginal cultural awareness in the Comox Valley.
• Contemporary Women, Regina - Acted on the Board of Directory for three years in the consecutive
  role of Secretary, Treasurer and President. CW is an organization designed to assist largely single-
  parent women with the rigors of raising their children while providing opportunities for social and
  personal development.

Biography

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