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BOARD MEMBERS

President

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Cecelia Reekie is married and a mother of two adult children and resides in Langley City.  Cecelia is Haisla through her father's side.  Through her mother her ancestors are Settlers of French heritage.   Cecelia is a cultural presenter with the Aboriginal Program in the Langley School District.  Cecelia looks forward to the year ahead working to serve the community of Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society.

Vice-President

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I am a devoted mother who is deeply committed to her child’s education and the well-being of our community. I am Vice President of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and Secretary of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC). I am passionate about fostering meaningful connections and including my voice and energy in building a stronger, more inclusive community.  

Treasurer
 

Originally from Alberta, I am the adoptive parent of a child affected by homelessness, addiction, and trauma. My journey began by learning as much as I could about the causes and effects of intergenerational trauma. I now live in British Columbia with my husband and 14 years old Indigenous granddaughter, whom we have adopted. She has inspired me to learn more about residential schools, Truth and Reconciliation, colonialism and how my own past has affected Indigenous peoples. As a settler, I am honored and humbled to be part of the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society's Board of Directors.

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Secretary

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Ashley Baresinkoff is a proud Métis woman whose Métis family roots trace back to St. François Xavier, Manitoba, and Lebret, Saskatchewan. 

Ashley brings her lived experience as a Métis parent and longtime autism advocate to support Indigenous children, youth, and families. Guided by a commitment to culturally grounded and community-led approaches, she advocates to strengthen services for families navigating disability, education, and social systems.

Elder Advisor

Director-at-large

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Jenna Bisschop is an Indigenous entrepreneur specializing in culturally grounded program development, delivery, and analysis. She lives in the Lower Mainland with her husband and children and is dedicated to uplifting Indigenous youth, families, and communities through meaningful partnerships and collaborations. She is honoured and excited to join the Board and contribute to the work of the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society.

Director-at-large

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I am a proud Métis mother, therapist, and artist dedicated to strengthening the well-being and cultural vitality of our region. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and a Métis Artist in Training through the WHEAT Institute’s Métis Creative Arts Program, I support individuals, parents, and groups in healing, expression, and connection. As a workshop facilitator, I am passionate about building meaningful relationships, uplifting Indigenous voices, and offering my knowledge, creativity, and leadership to help create a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Director-at-large

Judy Goldsmith is a married mom of three young adult children who all went through their education in SD#35.  She is excited to finally be a Kookum (grandmother) to one with another waiting to make an appearance!

Judy is Ojibwa/Métis on her father's side (he was removed from his family and adopted out), and Irish/Scottish Settlers on her mother's side going back to before Confederation.

Judy is an accomplished artist and beader who loves to teach and share her skills with others.
She has served many years with LFVAS  and has a strong passion for culture, and supporting the needs of disabled and neurodivergent persons within our Urban Indigenous community.