Candidate for T’it’q’et Council
Ayee Weget-Whitney
Áma Sq’it
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AYEE WEGET-WHITNEY NKÂTSITSA
My name is Ayee Weget-Whitney
T’IT’Q’ET MECKAN, ST’AT’IMC MUTA7 GITXSAN
I am from T’it’q’et. St’at’imc and Gitxsan
KEVIN WHITNEY MUTA7 LAUREEN WEGET I NSLALIL’TEMA
My parents are Kevin Whitney and Laureen Weget. My grandparents are Gerald and the late Doreen Whitney.
Experience and Training
- T’it’q’et Youth Council
- Addictions Outreach Worker
- Ucwalmicw Garden Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Advanced First Aid Certificate
- Restorative Justice Certificate
- Grizzly Paw Project Documentary
- Co-founder – Ama Goo’t Hydrotec Corporation
I want to truly represent my community so I will frequently consult with members of the community while I am councillor.
There are a few areas that I will make a priority during my term:
Addiction and Mental Health
My family has been deeply affected by addiction and I want to prevent others from suffering. I will work to obtain more funding for addiction and mental health programs..
Food security and sovereignty
It is difficult for our community to access a variety of fresh produce. I want to work to make T’it’q’et food self-sufficient.
Climate Change
We have all seen our local climate changing. Already we have seen fruit cooking on our trees. We need to prepare for the changes.
Land Rights
Our land was stolen and organizations like BC Hydro have dragged their feet for too long in giving it back. I will work to ensure it is returned and we are fairly compensated.