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Guided by Elders
We honour the diversity of traditions, cultures, strengths, and gifts of one another.
We take care to ensure the spiritual, and emotional, wellness of people we work with, and work for, are nurtured.
Nutsamaht: One Heart One Mind
The Elder’s Advisory Circle chose the metaphor of a canoe to guide their work together.
The canoe is named Nutsamaht, a hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word meaning “We are one,” meaning they will work together and operate with one heart and one mind. The canoe symbolizes the journey they will take as a circle and that by being a member of the circle and sitting in the canoe each of them acknowledges their important contributions to the work that is to be done.
The Circle consists of seven members, a balance of Indigenous Grandmothers and Grandfathers who represent varied personal and professional experiences. The Circle will gather as needed to share guidance, perspective and support for AHSABC’s decisions and ongoing work.