Shirley David

Resolution Health Support Worker / Elder & Cultural

Hi, my name is Shirley David, and I am Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en. I hold a Masters of Indigenous Social Work (MISW), and a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (BISW), in addition, to being an Addictions Counselor, an Aboriginal Life Skills Facilitator, and an Aboriginal Trauma Certificate.  

I work for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society as a Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) and Aboriginal Therapist. I regularly counsel residential school survivors, their families or intergenerational survivors. Family is vital to me, and having a wellness plan and keeping all aspects of my life in balance is something I value and prioritize in my wellness plan. I like to promote wellness and am an active participant in my community. I am a Pow Wow Traditional Dancer. My favourite activity is walking. I attend and participate in Spiritual and Traditional Ceremonies and Gatherings near me. In my spare time, I like to bead and sew. "When we can get past the darkness, our journey to recovery and healing become a little easier." ~ Shirley David