Executive Director

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Annette has been with the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society since 1993, and its Executive Director since 2001. In addition to her role as Executive Director, Annette served seven consecutive years as elected President of the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (2011-2018). She is a member of The Gitxsan Nation.

Annette works with multiple funders to assist in enhancing the lives of Urban Aboriginal families in British Columbia, and is responsible for day-to-day operations in our Smithers, Houston, and Dease Lake locations.

Strategic direction. Cultural knowledge. Team building. Leadership proudly founded on trust, compassion, dignity, and perseverance.

Annette exemplifies these talents—inspiring and mentoring—raising the bar, both professionally and personally, though everything she does.