Family
This family member of Bev’s was a strong, traditional figure who taught her about her Secwepemc heritage.
Who is her grandmother?
The name of the residential school Bev attended, where she was known as Number One.
What is St. Joseph’s Mission?
Bev’s early childhood was spent in this type of traditional dwelling.
What is a pit house?
Bev’s experiences at residential school made it difficult for her to form this type of relationship.
What is a healthy romantic relationship?
Bev eventually became the chief of this First Nation.
What is the Xat’sull First Nation (Soda Creek)?
Bev’s mother struggled with this addiction, which impacted her ability to care for her children.
what is alcoholism?
This was forbidden at the residential school, contributing to the loss of cultural identity.
What is speaking her native language (Secwepemc)?
Bev experienced this traumatic event early in her life, contributing to her feelings of insecurity.
What is the death of her younger sister?
Bev struggled with this issue in her relationships, stemming from her past trauma.
What is trust?
Bev worked to revitalize this aspect of her community, which had been suppressed by residential schools.
What is their culture/language/traditions?
Bev’s father worked in this industry, which took him away from home for extended periods.
What is logging?
This religious order ran St. Joseph’s Mission.
What is the Catholic Church?
Bev’s childhood was marked by this pervasive social issue affecting many Indigenous communities.
What is poverty?
Bev’s relationships were often affected by this substance.
What is alcohol?
Bev advocated for this type of justice for residential school survivors.
What is restorative justice/healing/reconciliation?
Bev’s family was part of this First Nations band in British Columbia.
What is the Xat’sull First Nation?
This type of abuse was rampant at the residential school, leaving lasting scars on the students.
What is physical, emotional, and sexual abuse?
Bev returns to her grandparents house every summer, her grandmother always prepares something special.
What is Christmas cake?
Bev eventually found love and stability with this person.
Who is Norman (her husband)?
Bev worked to improve this aspect of life for her community members, addressing issues like poverty and unemployment.
What is economic development?
This family member was a source of comfort and stability for Bev during her difficult childhood.
Who is her Aunt Lorraine?
Bev found solace and strength in this activity while at residential school, despite the restrictions.
What is reading?
This childhood experience, involving a near-drowning, highlighted the dangers and resilience of life near the river.
What is falling into the Fraser River?
Bev’s journey to healing allowed her to experience this in her relationships.
What is forgiveness/self-love/acceptance?
Bev’s work in her community focused on empowering this group, who had been disproportionately affected by colonialism.
Who are Indigenous women?