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About Us

Delivering through an Indigenous Lens

At Ladders to Kindness Training,

we are all of Kwa'Kwa'kawakw' decent, and are actively involved in our culture.

We bring our lived experiences as Indigenous people in this country and pair it with our formal education.  With that, we are practitioners of our work. 

Kindness, Cultural Safety and Reconciliation are foundational steps in the right direction for our common humanity.

OUR VALUES

'Namwayut = We Are All One

Kindness

Empathy

Inclusion

Authenticity

Loyalty

Respect

Integrity

Honesty

Humor

LOVE

GROWING LOVE FOR A LIVING

About: About

THIS IS US

Here to grow love

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Shelley Joseph

Owner & Lead Trainer

Hekwa’gila’ogwa, Shelley, has been immersed in the lessons and traditional ways of being of the Kwakwaka'wakw people since birth, and it has shaped who she is. With that foundation, she has done cultural exchanges throughout Turtle Island and the world. 

She has been on her healing journey for 35 years and has combined her lived experience with education in the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being of people, families, and communities. She prides herself in holding safe space for people to learn, heal, grow and move forward in new ways - so that all of us can create a better world for the next generations - all together.  Experiencing racism and inequality drives her passion for Lateral Kindness, Cultural Safety and Reconciliation.

 After nine years helping Reconciliation Canada with their Community Engagement strategies and delivery, Shelley is excited to deepen the understanding of

NAMWAYUT = We Are All One

through Ladders to Kindness Training.

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Donisha Bobbi-Jo Joseph

Social Media Manager & Tech

Kwinkwila'ogwa, Donisha Bobbi-Jo, has been born and raised in Kwakwaka'wakw culture and has a worldview steeped in ancient traditions. 
For 9 years, Donisha helped to deliver youth workshops and initiatives at Reconciliation Canada, including participating in the creation of their Elders Video.  
Donisha is on a continued path in education for coding with the goal of integrating our common humanity into programming.
Many know Donisha to always having a remarkable talent for recognizing what needs assessment and coaching others on best possible ways forward. 
Combining our cultural way of life with her natural abilities and the infotech world, Donisha is a perfect fit for Ladders to Kindness Training.

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Kwin Thompson

Executive Assistant

Kwinkwilasugwilakw has a passion for the land and environment and has an excellent eye for detail.  Her highest priority is raising her daughter followed by being on the land and living out Kwakwak'wakw culture.  Her integrity, compassion, and her core value of authenticity make her a great fit for L2K.

About: Team
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