by Suzette Amaya
July 23-24 at Skeetcheestn Indian Reserve in British Columbia
My visit to Skeetcheestn was amazing. This community is absolutely beautiful!
When I arrived to the community venue of the conference, it was filled with many service providers and adult and youth attendees. The conference was well organized and I had the opportunity to visit with community members and set up a table.
People were quite interested in who I was and what I do. At the fabulous event there were other wonderful Facilitators such as; Dakota House, Scott ward, Gordon Tootoosis, Reddnation and Fara Palmer. It was definitely a Star studded Conference with even the Honourable Steven Point.
My presentation time was shared with Dakota House. It was nice to share our time, as we both are in the Arts & Media Industry. His personal story was quite compelling.
Attendees filled the area in which I presented. I shared my life story of overcoming adversities, the goals I set for myself and how I work to achieve my dreams and manage to stabilize a healthy career and family. There were numerous questions and positive comments.
I had a wonderful time in the community and hope to return some day soon.
Thank you to all who made this event possible. HUGS to the amazing cooks who kept me FULL, as well my hands go up to all the facilitators and entertainers that made this event so special.
