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Our Logo Story
Wanting an image to represent our organization, we worked with graphic designer Anna Crawford who helped us adopt this beautiful image. Adapted from beadwork by Vashti Etzel, Golden Eye Designs this logo represents the strength and fertility of Aboriginal women as life givers and caretakers of our people.
The nine large circles represent the eight Traditional Language groups in Yukon and English. The fourteen smaller circles represent our fourteen separate and distinct First Nations in Yukon.
The WAWC Team
Natalie Taylor
Executive Director
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Susan Power
Admin/Project Coordinator
Susan is a Northern Tutchone member of the Selkirk First Nation of the crow clan.
Her mother is Grace Tyerman (SFN) (Nee: Fairclough) and father is Mike Nikon, grandmother is May Fairclough (SFN) (Nee: Van Bibber) and great grandmother is Eliza Van Bibber (SFN) (Nee: Jackson).
She has been a WAWC staff member since July 2020. Attended Yukon College and took the TIOW class when she returned home to Whitehorse. Lived in Fort McMurray, AB for 18 years working in the oilfield training new hires and also lived in Chapel Arm, NL for 6 years doing home care for seniors.
Susan is married to Philip Power they have son Adam, daughter in law Kim and granddaughters Mikayla and Kassidy. Family is a huge blessing for us.
Since returning home she has enjoyed learning her culture. Participating in First Nations cultural craft circles and workshops is very rewarding.
Our family loves being on the land hunting, fishing, picking berries and enjoying nature.
Roreigh Eftoda
Cultural Supports Coordinator
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Amber Taylor-Fisher
Grief, Loss, and Recovery Support Worker
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Guiding Values
Connection – We believe that the power of connection to family, community, language and culture fosters the wellness of Aboriginal women and strengthens their families and community.
Growth – We encourage the education and advancement of Aboriginal women and girls by providing culturally relevant supports, opportunities for growth, training and positive role modeling.
Diversity – We honour our ancestors by celebrating the diversity and unique contributions of each individual. We respect the rights and freedoms of all Indigenous women to speak their own languages and practice their own traditions and cultures.
Compassion – We practice treating each other with compassion. This includes acting with integrity and respect and showing love, care and empathy to each other.
Equality – We are inclusive and provide equal opportunities and voice to Aboriginal women, and their needs and concerns, in a fair, respectful and judgement-free environment, and equally value the roles and abilities of all genders in our communities.
Board Members
Kirsten Maides
President
Kirsten Maides, of the Métis Nation of British Columbia, has always been involved in her community. Whether it be in Faro where she grew up, or her current home of Whitehorse, Kirsten prides herself in being both a leader and a helper. Kirsten has a long resume of work experiences, which are mostly related to the Social Services. Kirsten is also a proud community ambassador for the #moosehidecampaign.
Michele Taylor
Vice-President
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Tereca Bradley
Secretary/Treasurer
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Janine Peters
Elder Director
Janine Peters is a Kwakwaka'wakw F.N. woman whose family is from Wuikinuxv Nation in Rivers Inlet, on the central coast of British Columbia.
She is now a Yukoner of 25 years, who grew up primarily in the Greater Vancouver area until 1995 when she moved to Whitehorse.
She's a semi-retired softball player, and curler, sometimes golfer who has been involved as a sports volunteer/coach with Special Olympics Yukon for close to 20 years. She was on the board with Special Olympics Yukon, then hired on as Program Director for 2 years.
She now has a very rewarding job as a support worker at Teegatha' Oh Zheh.
Executive Youth
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Linda Ford
Director
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Shirley Hill
Director
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Cheryl Horoscoe
Director
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Community Partners
As a community based organization, our work is completed in partnership with other non-profit organizations, First Nations Governments, the municipal and territorial governments, and national organizations.