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Jordan was born in Saanichton BC and raised during early life all over BC and parts of the U.S while traveling with family for work in the Carnival.
Finally coming home to the Nicola Valley at age 14 to finish high school at Merritt Secondary and going on to NVIT for Business Administration then finishing his degree at Thompson Rivers University and working as a WIldland Fire Fighter during the summers while attending university. After completing his degree, he worked in Economic Development and Special Projects for Shackan Indian Band for 2 years then moving on to Spayum Developments Ltd., a First Nations Economic Development company, for 5 years.
While in this capacity, Jordan earned a Certificate in First Nations Tax Administration and Capital Works Management.
Joan has had her hand in politics going on years as one of the Councilors for Shackan Indian Band (starting her third year), a director for NTA, BOD for Scw'exmx Community Health Services and Nicola Valley Services Association (NVISA) and is on the Shackan Powwow Committee which has been an annual event held in September.
Joan has had several interesting job experiences such as being a "Jane of all trades" at Lucky Strike Ranch and meeting some interesting people from all over the world. An interpreter (naturalist) at Yoho National Parks, Case Aide through Social Development back in the day with NVIA. All of these different jobs and experiences eventual directed her to the Social Work Program at NVIT with her interest in child protection and family support. Which later employed her for 9 years with Scw'exmx Child and Family Services Society and her current employment with Nlha'7kapmx Child and Family Service Society since 2006.
Some of the things Joan enjoys are; gathering berries in the mountains, traditional foods, reading, watching movies, watching her garden grow - not weeding and has a love for the Vancouver Canucks. Everyone knows if there is a hockey game on Joan will not be taking calls and when they score cover your ears!
Mary is the daughter of the late Willard and Minnie Angus (Nali) of Nicoamen Indian Band. Mary has recently transferred membership from Nicoamen to Shackan Indian Band.
As a child growing up, Mary lived in several communities (Nicoamen, Shackan and in Merritt) surrounded by Nlaka'pamux speakers and was encouraged to listen and learn. Over the years, she has heard less and less Nlaka'pamcin being spoken fluently. Someone once said. "Language can only be saved by itself; and then only if it's members acquire it will it revive." Mary taught primary grade children in Cache Creek/Bonaparte and Re-tired in Kamloops School District 31 years later. Mary has written 4 (autobiographical) children books by which the book is illustrated by each child through out several years within her classroom. As a re-tired teacher, Mary is passionate about getting Nlaka'pamcin into communities once again. She is currently employed with Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA). Mary is proud to represent her community of Shackan, as elected Councilor.
