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Coast Funds announced today the appointment of three First Nations women to its board of directors: Christina Gray, nominated by the North Coast Skeena Stewardship Society; Ts’xwiixw Megan Moody, nominated by the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance; and Kii’iljuus Barbara Wilson, nominated by the Council of the Haida Nation.
K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett, President of Coastal First Nations and Coast Funds Member, says Indigenous women offer diverse knowledge, experience, and perspectives to organizations. “These qualities will serve to enhance the planning, decision-making, and governance of organizations like Coast Funds,” said K̓áwáziɫ. “I am thrilled with the brilliance and strong leadership they bring to Coast Funds. They are all important role models in our communities, particularly for young women and girls.” Listening to, and including the viewpoints of the new board members in a meaningful way, will bring a new perspective and new ideas to move forward Coast Funds’ progressive agenda, K̓áwáziɫ added.
The directors each bring a unique set of competencies and backgrounds to the board: Gray (Ts’msyen/Dene) is a lawyer and Indigenous law scholar, currently completing her Master of Laws. Ts’xwiixw (Nuxalk) has served her community and other coastal communities as a stewardship expert and biologist, with significant experience in fisheries. Kii’iljuus (Haida) holds a Master of Arts in Education, and brings to the board a diverse background in stewardship, Indigenous justice, education, and cultural advising, as well as prior experience developing a training program for Guardian Watchmen.
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