Elders’ Advisory Council
The wisdom keepers.
The Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council Elders’ Advisory Council carries what cannot be written in a policy. Their knowledge of traditional protocols, language, and culture has been passed down through generations of Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples — and it guides NmTC with the same care it has always been given.
Their presence is not advisory in the bureaucratic sense. It is foundational.
ABOUT THE ELDERS’ COUNCIl
Knowledge that moves us forward in a good way.
Established in 2016, the Elders’ Advisory Council guides the work of the Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council Board of Directors with collective wisdom and knowledge in Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw spiritual and cultural protocol, traditions, and languages. The Elders’ Advisory Council members are considered honourary members of the Tribal Council under section 10 of the NmTC Bylaws.
Our Elders’ Council meets monthly, sharing their teachings and guiding Naut’sa mawt forward. They also meet quarterly with the Youth Council — offering a focused space for storytelling and the sharing of cultural teachings across generations. We respectfully welcome our Elders to participate in talking circles, Board meetings, and staff events.
Their knowledge and resilience empower us to move forward in a good way, always mindful of our values and purpose.
MEET THE ELDERS’ COUNCIL
The voices that orient us.
Bunny Price
Hielwet Janet Hansen
Jim Bob Sr.
Kitlen Cathy Paul
Lespet Doreen Point
Melinda Knox
Nas-ti-neh Jackie DeYaeger
Vera Peacey
Vince Harry
Wholwolet'za George Harris
NEWS, STORIES & UPCOMING EVENTS
Gatherings, teachings, and moments worth remembering. Come and listen.
Stories, updates, and past events from the Elders’ Advisory Council — a record of the wisdom shared and the connections made.
Upcoming gatherings, talking circles, and events involving the Elders’ Advisory Council — open to those who are welcome to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NmTC Elders’ Advisory Council Meetings
Tue Aug 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
The Elders’ Advisory Council serves the vital role of providing guidance and wisdom to the Board of Directors and Tribal Council in traditional Protocols, culture, and languages.Contact: mikaelac@nautsamawt.com
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Rooted in Tradition: Elders and Youth Unite for Medicine Walk and Cultural Gathering
Members of the NmTC Elders’ Advisory Council and Youth Council came together on Tla’amin territory for a Medicine Walk & Cultural Knowledge Gathering.
