Definitions

CULTURAL LEADERS:

• Doug Harris, tulxwelum, Stz’uminus First Nations • Chief Waxawidi, William Wasden Jr., Kwakiutl First Nation

EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP:

• Dennis Sterritt, Gitanmaax, • Richard Inkster, Sm’oogyet Niskiimas • Leo Hebert, Sawridge First Nation, • Pamela Perreault, Garden River First

Nation (Ontario), • Dustin Hall, Tsah-Qua-Lait-Sa, Sto;lo

Ts’elxweyeqw (Skowkale), • Dan Rodgers, Wadi, Housing Coordinator

Neskonlith Indian Band • Charlie Clappis, Huu-ay-aht FIrst Nations • Kear Porttris, Metis Nations, • Richard Hall, Smawn, Hereditary Chief of the Kimsquit, • Wayne Helgason, Waawaataygapo,

Sandy Bay First Nation

First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Authority: The use of the word “Authority” is currently being reconsidered.

Engagement: A multidimensional activity that sets out to inform, consult, involve, collaborate, empower, and/or coproduce with various individuals and groups.

Participatory Engagement: Engagement methodologies that enable people to play an active and influential role in decisions which affect their lives and leads to transformative shifts in society.

First Nation Community: A group of First Nation/Indigenous people that belong to a group that could be a First Nation, special interest group, Tribal Council or any other group of First Nations people. Community is not limited to an Indian Band or Indian Reserve as defined by the Indian Act.

The FNHIC Engagement: Any engagement activity that relates to the FNHIC’s interactions with all entities related to BC First Nations housing and infrastructure interests and that incorporates a partnership with communication. FNHIC engagement is not limited to interactions with First Nations communities.