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Councillor Candidate Profiles Guide HEILTSUK NATION March 11, 2021 Elections Councillor Candidate Profiles Guide The contents of this guide are based on the Heiltsuk Custom Election Rules which require a 1-page biographical profile from each of the candidates. CAMERON R. BROWN CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR, HEILTSUK NATION PERSONAL . Citizen of the Heiltsuk Nation, Blackfish Clan . Parents: Beverly and Wally Brown . Grew up in the commercial fishing industry . Strong supporter of Heiltsuk Sovereign Nationhood, Inherent Right to Fish, Food Security & Food Sovereignty . Partner, Lynne Davis (Professor, Chanie WenJack School for Indigenous Studies Trent University, Peterborough,ON) PROFESSIONAL . M.B.A., SFU . Independent Management Consultant, Indigenous Management & Economic Development . Former Band Manager & Elected Councillor, Heiltsuk First Nation . Former Director & Treasurer, Heiltsuk Economic Development Corporation . Former Director, Coast Opportunity Funds . Former Assistant Professor, Indigenous Management & Economic Development Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON . Former Principal & Instructor, Small Business Management & Native Economic Development Program, Anigawncigic Institute, Peterborough, ON . Former National Director, Aboriginal Banking, CIBC, Toronto, ON . Former Regional Manager, Aboriginal Banking, B.C. & Yukon Region, CIBC, Vancouver (trained as small business banker) WHAT I STAND FOR* Title & Rights – Governance – Housing – Economic & Enterprise Development – Cultural & Social Development - Accountability, Openness & Transparency - Wholistic, Integrated & Comprehensive Planning& Development – Communications – Heiltsuk Policing Services - Gladstone & Germyn Decisions (similar to 5 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations) - Professional Civil Service for the Nation - Capacity Building for Entities - Climate Change Measures *More details to come on my policy platform before election day Contact me: 778-840-6757 [email protected] Ronald Gus Brown Aka “Gus” Candidate for Councillor, Heiltsuk Nation Wife: Arlene Brown Children: Nathan, Danya and many adopted nieces & nephews, grandchildren Parents: Benjamin & Lily Brown I come from a long line of very industrious businessmen and fishermen. I was fortunate to work and make a living in the fishing industry most of my life, starting with my father Ben. Through this experience I learned the value of work ethics and the significance of our resources that surround us. It was about hard work and giving back to your community. I had the opportunity to serve on the Gladstone Board of Directors for four years. This whole process was about proper recognition of our aboriginal rights through Gladstone decision. Over the years I was a part of the management and marketing efforts for our Nations Manila Clam & finfish fishery. I also administered the Gladstone and Band AFS licenses (which included all species) to local fishermen here in Bella Bella and abroad for 3 years. I was also a part of the management team for the Bella Bella Fish Plant. Through my many years of experience I have gained knowledge in the fishing industry and marketing trends. I enjoy working in a team environment. I feel I stand for: • Aboriginal Rights recognition, Economic Development • Openness, accountability and full transparency • Improved communication between council and membership • Youth initiatives, Education, Entrepreneurship • Importance of housing – repairs, mould issues, housing shortage and homes for our young families • Useful and fitting long term care facility for our Elders Contact me at: 250-957-8295 or my email: [email protected] Vanessa Brown Heiltsuk Tribal Council Candidate Yáu, I am Vanessa Brown, I would like to thank my fellow colleagues for nominating me for the upcoming 2021 Heiltsuk Tribal Council Election year. I have carefully contemplated accepting this nomination throughout the three-day grace period. I have had many conversations with family, close friends, and the head of my house my grandmother Wákas, it is with their support & confidence in me that I accept this nomination. Personal Background I am 34 years old, a mom to two beautiful children, Maxine Goals & Objectives (14yrs) & George (3yrs). I am the daughter of Stella (Marion) To ensure communication Hall & the late Maxwell Brown Jr. I am from the house of yím̓ ás & Transparency with Wákas, my grandmother Irene Brown. Heiltsuk members. To ensure equal I have been employed by HTC for the past 14 Years and I held opportunity for all Heiltsuk various roles such as recreation, management, finance, Members. administrative & executive assistant. I have varied & versed To strive towards work experience at all levels. employment and With this experience, I feel that I will be a strong advocate for economic development for the community members who have concerns or our community. recommendations. I will be a voice at the table, I will work for To advocate for both on you, with you & as efficient as possible. and off reserve Heiltsuk This is my first opportunity and my first step into the realm of members. politics, I am entering with ambition, open mindedness, promise & dedication, I will overcome adversity on days that maybe challenging and maintain my focus “which is, I am a voice for the Heiltsuk People & we are working for positive change” Vote for me and be heard. VIVIAN CONTESSA BROWN BACKGROUND My name is Qmdmaxl – Vivian Contessa Brown. My Mother is Margaret Brown and my father Late Jimmy Brown. I have been a land protector for 15 plus years, fighting for our rights within the fishing industry. No oil tankers or pipelines on indigenous land or waters. EDUCATION Microsoft Office Certificate, Heiltsuk College, Bella Bella, BC VISION 2009 As a councilor I would love to contribute my knowledge and experience in the work Family Counseling Certificate, Heiltsuk College, Bella Bella, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council is striving for BC 2005 our Nation. Family Community Counseling Diploma Native Education FOCUS College BC 2018 Communication is key, “Transparency implies openness and accountability.” Haílzaqv people your voice is valid at the table. I would like to focus on LEADERSHIP communication, culture and healing. Heiltsuk Custom Election Code Committee Provincial Health Services Authority committee As a Haílłzaqv Woman, I carry the Cultural traditional knowledge educator strength of my mother, and my grandmother with me when working for the Haíłzaqv people. As a Haíłzaqv mother SKILLS TRAINING and grandmother I honour our Gvilas laws of our ancestors and sharing our teachings Restorative Practice Training, Stronger Nations Consulting and lead by example. Corporation, Vancouver, BC Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer, Living Works, If you have any questions, please feel Vancouver, BC free to contact me. Youth for Success, Heiltsuk Kaxala Society, Bella Bella, BC M: (778) 913-3258 Family Support Worker Training, Caring for First-Nations E: [email protected] Children Society, Bella Coola I am Rhea Denise Carpenter; my traditional name is Quaen xula’amgua & ‘AÚTAQÁLÍS I share this name with my Mother Alvina Duncan, my grandparents are Alice & Stephen Wilson, Robert & Georgina Duncan, my Great Grandparents are Lorne & Emma Williams and Alfred & Amy Wilson. I am up for re-election this year and was proud to accept my nomination to serve and support our Heiltsuk Nation members again. I have been very involved with what has been happening within our Nation re: HTC Settlement, Big House Opening and the Johnson ceremony, and the biggest one to date I am on the EOC Emergency Operations Centre as the Director. In my previous position as the Emergency Services Support Coordinator I have been formally trained in Emergency Services and was honoured to be apart of protecting our Nation during these unprecedented times during the COVID-19 Pandemic. I am now the Program Manager for our Nation Managing 13 programs - Communications, IT, Post Office, Community Hall, Emergency Services, Grant Writer, HTC Office/Admin, Big House, Community Patrol, Membership, Janitor, SEP. I have been working for over 40 years of my life and take pride in having a strong work ethic. Over the years I have owned my own successful business (Ocean View), Accounting Manager/Finance Administrator, Branch Manager (Cash Store), Office Manager, Executive Assistant/Department Administrator and Emergency Services Support Coordinator. I have attended the University of Victoria to complete my education in Business Administration. Project Management from University of Vancouver Island. I have always supported and will continue to support our Nation in anyway possible and will be proud and honoured to serve on our Council again. 2021 HTC Candidate: Councillor BIOGRAPHY: Evangeline Clifton Born & raised here in Bella Bella, I come from the Brown, Reid, Mason, & Windsor families. I am the eldest daughter of Louise Dixon (nee.Brown) & William Dixon Sr., & the only daughter of Peter R.Mason. I am happily married to Mitch Clifton, together we have 5 amazing children; Aden, Talon, Cale, Semiah, & Mason. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within our Nation. I have an ‘open door’ policy & enjoy creating safe spaces for others to speak honestly, to share ideas, to work together creating opportunities for our community. I believe in separating business from politics & personal life, I encourage respectful dialogue that contributes effectively, efficiently, & positively. Everything that I do, & will continue to do, is always with the best interest of
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