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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, (We are one) a teaching shared by Sulksun, Shane Pointe. This set the foundation of working 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.
Huy ch q'u siem, Sulksun, Shane Pointe
- Snuneymuxw, Musqueam
Sulksun, Shane Pointe was a dear Uncle to AHSABC, sharing beautiful and inspirational messages and teachings over the years, as part of our Elders Advisory Circle until his passing.
He explained it’s significant that AHS in BC started “when the last residential schools shut down– and we started doing it for ourselves,” he said. “I’m very proud to say that AHS provides absolute love for children- and for them to grow.” He practiced and encouraged the benefits and strength of sharing positive energy and reconnection,“We
“Inter Generational Strength! Inter Generational Fun! Inter Generational Knowledge! Do your best to build these teachings into the fabric of your inspirational talks and encourage other to use them,” he shared. He taught us to respect and celebrate our diversity, as the “powerful Rainbow that holds the Stars. It is the diversity and education experience language group cultural group and individual strengths that makes us the right, strong medicine for the children that we care for and appreciate so much.”
We will carry his memory and messages as a guiding spirit in our continued work.
“Remember, we are a vast strength making a difference right now the distant future my friends, my nieces, my peers. I appreciate you very much and I’m proud of all of you, with you I will continue to do my best for our children.”
