Doris Paul, Xelem’th, is the founder and chair of Caring for Our Youth Committee, a community organization formed to protect youth from drug dealers, violence, and suffering and pain caused by addiction. Her undaunted spirit has brought together both native and non-native partners to achieve the restoration of a sense of safety, security, health and community pride.

BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that honours excellence and inspires achievement in British Columbia.