AGA: Education and Employment Sector Chair's Message

By Garrett Gravelle
Education and Employment Sector Council Chair

Kiʔsuʔk Kyukyit Qapi Niskiⱡ,

I started my role as the Education and Employment Sector Chair in January 2021 and I would like to begin by thanking the previous Chairperson, Jared Basil for all the work he has contributed to Ktunaxa Nation over the several years he served on council. I would also like to welcome two new Sector Council members, Cherie Luke and Rosemary Phillips representing Yaqan Nuʔkiy and Akisqʾnuk respectively, and express my appreciation to councilor Vickie Thomas from Aqam for your ongoing contribution to this sector.

I want to say thanks to the Sector Director, Ray Warden and all staff for your hard work and dedication in providing much needed services to Ktunaxa People and indigenous people in general, that live within our homelands, especially during these challenging time with the covid pandemic - keep up the good work!

In closing, we aim to do our very best in these challenging times to strengthen our governance role within ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. We endeavor to work collaboratively with others and strive to meaningfully engage, actively listen, and increase our connections among Ktunaxa citizens and communities in a manner that supports you in your educational and career aspirations.

Huyas, Taxa.

Garrett Gravelle
Education and Employment Sector Council Chair