Cease Wyss T’uy’tanat is a Skwxw’u7mesh ethnobotanist, media artist, educator, and food security activist. She has also been vocal in the Idle No More movement and has stood up with other Indigenous people to fight for First Nations’ rights to hunt, gather, and fish in their traditional territories.
In her community work, activism, and role as an Aboriginal Youth Worker, Cease prioritizes intergenerational learning and building bridges between youth and elders. Cease is running with Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) to bring a much-needed Indigenous voice parks and recreation issues, where Indigenous people have been underrepresented and tokenized. Her vision for Park Board includes building programming and facilities that address the unique needs of Indigenous youth, elders, and diverse cultural communities who have long been excluded and underserved.
Cease will also bring her deep traditional knowledge of Indigenous plant systems to Park Board to invigorate parks and educational programming.
Facebook: Cease Wyss T'uy'tanat
Twitter: twitter.com/TuyTanat
Website: votecope.ca
