David Try, PhD
Senior Treaty Negotiator / Director Treaty
Years working on the Treaty Team: 5
David has almost 50 years of work experience, primarily with the federal and provincial governments. This knowledge of government, combined with his experience in face-to-face negotiations, is very useful when negotiating a treaty.
Joan Mason
Treaty Engagement Coordinator
Years working on the Treaty Team: 9
Joan has worked in many Kitselas Departments in a variety of roles and also worked as an Administrative Assistant for UNBC Terrace Campus. From 2012 until 2017, Joan was the Treaty Receptionist, then Community Engagement Coordinator. In 2021, Joan returned to the Treaty Department to the role of Community Engagement Coordinator.
Crystal Wright
Treaty Clerk
Years working on the Treaty Team: 2
Crystal has been a part of the Kitselas Treaty team for over two years. Before joining the Treaty team, she worked for Kitselas in several Departments where she had many different roles.
Zoe Bevan
Intern
Years working on the Treaty Team: 9
Zoe has worked with the Kitselas Treaty Office for a total of nine years, four years as a summer student and five years as an intern. She is a student who is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts program, first at the University of British Columbia and now at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Matilda Henry
Communications Officer
Years working on the Treaty Team: 3
Matilda has worked for Kitselas for seven years in the Lands & Resource Department as the Receptionist. Recently, she moved into the position of Communications Officer. Matilda has her Administrative Certificate from Coast Mountain College and a Certificate in Business Skills from TRU.
Sharon Nabess
Enrolment Coordinator
Years working on the Treaty Team: First year!
With over 30 years of experience working for the Kitselas First Nation as the receptionist and membership clerk, Sharon recently joined the Kitselas Treaty Team to support the Member enrolment process.