Ellen White, ‘Kwulasulwut’ from the Snuneymuxw First Nation is a strong voice for issues affecting her community, province and country. She promotes cross-cultural relations and is an advocate for education. She is a teacher, author, activist, language specialist, storyteller, herbalist and elder. Ellen has served as ‘Elder-in-residence’ at Malaspina University College and also at UBC’s high school youth programs.
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