Deletions
- She:kon, Hello,
- * My name is Bruce, and my Mohawk name is Tehotsienhate, meaning "His Bright Fire."
- * I have lived in Guelph since 1983 and am a retired teacher who discovered my Indigenous heritage
- in my mid-sixties. Since that time, I have met with knowledge holders and elders to learn about my
- culture.
- * I have begun to give back to my community through Fire Keeping, Kairos Blanket Exercise
- facilitation, and assisting in ceremonies and land-based learning.
- * As a teacher, I worked in northern communities (Whale Cove and Fort Providence), as well as in
- Mississauga, giving me experience in both Indigenous settlements and in a multicultural setting.
- * I have a deep passion for nature and wildlife, leading me to work with naturalist groups and
- participate in climate action campaigns.
- * I joined the Greens in 2008 and have been active in the Indigenous advisory circle.
- * I wish to join Federal Council to bring my voice and experience to the table in a collaborative
- manner.
-Niawen, Thank you.
Additions
- She:kon, Hello,
- * My name is Bruce, and my Mohawk name is Tehotsienhate, meaning "His Bright Fire."
- * I have lived in Guelph since 1983 and am a retired teacher who discovered my Indigenous heritage
- in my mid-sixties. Since that time, I have met with knowledge holders and elders to learn about my
- culture.
- * I have begun to give back to my community through Fire Keeping, Kairos Blanket Exercise
- facilitation, and assisting in ceremonies and land-based learning.
- * As a teacher, I worked in northern communities (Whale Cove and Fort Providence), as well as in
- Mississauga, giving me experience in both Indigenous settlements and in a multicultural setting.
- * I have a deep passion for nature and wildlife, leading me to work with naturalist groups and
- participate in climate action campaigns.
- * I joined the Greens in 2008 and have been active in the Indigenous advisory circle.
- * I wish to join Federal Council to bring my voice and experience to the table in a collaborative
- manner.
- +Niawen, Thank you.
- +
- +Experience and Skills
- +---------------------
- +
- +* While teaching, I served on the executive of the Educational Computing Organization of Ontario for
- +8 years, holding a variety of roles, including President. These roles gave me insight into the
- +operation of a volunteer board with a substantial budget, as well as experience in communicating
- +with Ministry of Education officials.
- +* In retirement, I was on the board of the Guelph Public Library for 8 years, serving as President
- +for 2 years. I learned a great deal about governance models, hiring chief librarians, and engaging
- +in visioning exercises for a new library. I was also a spokesperson for the board in both public and
- +print.
- +* I bring a different set of skills through my involvement with the local Indigenous community,
- +where I have learned to facilitate sharing circles, engage in reconciliation work in the broader
- +community, and enhance my listening skills using traditional teachings.
- +* Having walked in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds, I believe I can help the party build
- +bridges, find common ground, and foster collaboration within the council and the party.
- +
- +Contact Information
- +-------------------
- +
- +* Email: [email protected] ( [email protected] )
- +
- +Nominators
- +----------
- +
She:kon, Hello, My name is Bruce, and my Mohawk name is Tehotsienhate, meaning "His Bright Fire."
