Gilakasla, most people know me as Cathie Wilson – pronouns she, her.  I am of Filipino ancestry but have had the honour to live and play for over 42 years in the territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples.  In 2001, I was adopted into the Walkus/Charlie family of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw and in 2011 was also given a name by the I’nis family of the ‘Namgis.  He’ma̱n dłiǥa̱mi Hamusgamgoliłi’lakw gayu’tła̱n lax̱ ‘Nakwaxda’xw Ta̱mta̱mtła̱ls, dłu Helikilikaso gayu’tła̱n lax̱ Gwa’sa̱la Gigi̱lga̱m, dłu Gwa̱lsila’og̱wa gayu’tła̱n lax̱ ‘Na̱mgis Gigi̱lga̱m.  I am married to a Métis man who regularly practices traditional indigenous ceremonies (sweats, pipe ceremonies, traditional healing/cleansing ceremonies, etc.).  I humbly travel on this journey with my indigenous families – I carry my pipe as a Sundancer and assist at, participate and dance in Potlatches.  I am honoured to be the mother to two beautiful Métis-pinos, “auntie/mom” to three Bi’bakwam, and auntie to many.

 I look forward to sharing information about our program with you.