In Mandate, May 2015.
The early years of my childhood were lived in Gitxsan territory, Hazelton, and the remainder of my childhood and adolescent years were in Coast Salish territory in Victoria. I’ve spent my life traveling between the north and the south appreciating the variations of cultural protocol and ancestral teachings all along the coast of British Columbia.
My cultural heritage weaves ancestry from the United Kingdom, Ts’msyen and Heiltsuk nations. I belong to the Eagle clan from the village of Gitxaala, British Columbia and carry two feast hall names from my village and from the Nuxalk in Bella Coola, British Columbia. I continue my studies of spiritual transformation, healing trauma, awakening, forgiveness and unearthing layers to find the authentic self, and to serve others with authenticity and integrity.
In Mandate, May 2015.
UBC Learning Circle is an ongoing videoconference and computer webinar initiative that encourages sharing knowledge about our health and well-being. The UBC Learning Circle is a partnership between the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and the First Nations Health Authority. Their intention is to provide educational and informational opportunities to health care workers and professionals in First Nations communities.
Jacob Beaton, Producer; Coppermoon Multimedia, 2002
