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Tilyen tel xwélmexw skwíx. Miranda Kelly tel xwelítemqel skwíx. Telítsel kw’e The’wá:lí.

I am of Stó:lō and mixed settler ancestry. I live in my home community, Soowahlie First Nation (near Chilliwack, BC) with my husband and two children.

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Halq'eméylem

Totí:lttsel kw'e Halq'eméylem. Tsel éystexw kw'els totí:lt te Halq'eméylem.

I started learning Halq’eméylem through the Stó:lō Shxwelí language immersion program in 2024. I have completed the Halq’eméylem 1 Adult Fluency Transfer System.

I am also enrolled in the UFV Halq’eméylem Proficiency Certificate, and have completed my first year. 

It is a privilege and joy to learn my language. Learning in community is my favourite way to learn. I am so grateful for all the hard work of the Elders, teachers, and students to breathe life into our beautiful language.

Indigenous Health Consulting

I have worked in Indigenous health since 2007, in roles in health leadership, planning, policy, evaluation, education, research, and birthwork. I currently work as an Indigenous health consultant with a focus on perinatal and reproductive health.

 

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from UVic, and Master’s degree in Public Health from UBC.

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Indigenous health

Questions? Contact me here.
Please read the notes below before completing this form.

Ts’íthomé.

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A few notes

Based on frequent inquiries I receive…

​For organizations & allies:

  • Please do not ask Indigenous people for free labour. If your organization/project has the budget to pay you, it has the budget to pay me too. Exploiting Indigenous wisdom is not reconciliation. If you provide an honoraria, please include the rate.

  • I am not interested in “Indigenizing” your nearly-finished project/work. My approach is relational; I work best when I am meaningfully engaged from the start of the process and I see my involvement reflected in the outcome.

For Indigenous folks:

  • Indigenous families - Please note that I no longer offer doula services.

  • Indigenous students and birth workers - I am always happy to have a conversation with you! Let’s chat.

  • Indigenous scholars and professionals - I am keen to collaborate and learn from one another. Thank you for the work you do.

Ts'íthomé.

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