
Kyah Wiget Education Society
"Witsuwit'en Values Empower Lifelong Learners to Realize Their Potential"
Holistic Education without Borders

Chantel Michell
Teacher Representative
Siy sozi Chantel Michell. Likhts’amisyu ha bilh dzees zilh. Laksilyu haba dza gelh dzut.
Sineh’ Wilawh (Lorraine Naziel). Sbep dini ze’ Hagwilnegh (Ron Mitchell).
Sts’o Misit’iy (Janie Naziel). S’tsets Muht (Amos Naziel)
S’tsini Zeelee (Elizabeth Naziel). S’tsets Khum Tsim (Alfred Mitchell).
Siy sozi Chantel Michell. Likhts’amisyu ha bilh dzees zilh. Laksilyu haba dza gelh dzut. Sineh’ Wilawh (Lorraine Naziel). Sbep dini ze’ Hagwilnegh (Ron Mitchell). Sts’o Misit’iy (Janie Naziel). S’tsets Muht (Amos Naziel) S’tsini Zeelee (Elizabeth Naziel). S’tsets Khum Tsim (Alfred Mitchell). My name is Chantel Michell. I sit with the fireweed clan. My father clan is the small frog clan. My mother is Wilawh (Lorraine Naziel) and my father is Hagwilnegh (Ron Mitchell). My maternal grandmother is Misit’iy (Janie Naziel) and my maternal grandfather is Muht (Amos Naziel). My paternal grandmother is Zeelee (Elizabeth Mitchell) and Khum Tsim (Alfred Mitchell). I have been teaching elementary school for 12 years, focusing on primary education (Kindergarten to Grade 2). I have been teaching Kindergarten/ Grade 1 at Witset Elementary School for the past 2 years. I am passionate about being back in my home community and teaching Witsuwit’en children, encouraging them to develop a love for learning, which includes our Witsuwit’en language and culture. I look forward to being a member of the Kyah Wiget Education Society board as the teacher representative. Mussi Cho

Kayla Mitchell
WFN Chief & Council Rep
Dinï Ze, Tsakë Ze, Skiy Ze. Siy Sozi Kayla Mitchell. Laksilyu habi tsakil’tsit. Gilhseyhu S’neyelhnï. Dinï ze co’ Wah Tah Ghet. Sin’eh Kristal Grenkie. S’bep Rodney Mitchell. T’sinnï Mesga’bu (Helen Mitchell). T’sets Sa’ Dena’ Delee (Kenny Mitchell). Tsoh Louise Grenkie. Chiefs, children of the chiefs. My name is Kayla Mitchell. I sit with the Small Frog Clan. My father clan is Big Frog Clan. My house chief is Chief Wah Tah Ghet (Cecil Alfred) . My parents are Kristal Grenkie and Rodney Mitchell. My grandmother on my father’s side is Mescaboo (Helen Mitchell), and my grandfather is Sa’ De’na’delï (Kenny Mitchell). My grandmother on my mother’s side is Louise Grenkie. Kayla’s values include empowering marginalized voices in decision-making and healing. Kayla’s passion is to make meaningful impact and big-systems change that reflect equitable representation. As someone who identifies with a variety of marginalized communities, it’s important to Kayla that we empower many diverse identities. Kayla cultivates safer spaces to talk about hard conversations. She is rooted in land-based healing and Wet’suwet’en ways of being and knowing. Her background is in Health and Social Sciences, with a passion are facilitation and inclusive decision-making. Kayla appreciates intersectional and holistic approaches to healing and wellness. When we heal the collective, we will create prosperous futures for all. Kayla like’s to explore creative approaches to the work I do. I have a passion for videography, dance, drumming, singing, and cultural arts/crafts. She tries to include new and innovative approaches to how she communicates. Film and videography are core to her artistic practice. As a passionate Indigenous leader, Kayla aims to carve pathways for Indigenous people to be decision-makers for our own pursuits of healing, healing, wellness, and unity . Her extensive experience working alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous community-based organizations has provided me the foundation to facilitate conversations that represent all voices, that support inclusive decision-making.
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Helen Nikal
Tsayu Rep


Johnny Morris
Gidimt'en Representative
Hadih So'endzin everyone.
Sy sozi Johnny Morris.
I am from Gitumdem, House of Anaskaski.
I believe in helping ourselves before we help others. I am a mentor and role model in our community and look forward to making changes together and moving forward as a community in a positive way.



Gaylene Morris
Likhts'amisyu Rep
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Diana Johanson
C'ilht'sekhyu Rep
Siy Sozi, Diane Johansen from Thin House of C'ilhts'ekhyu clan. I was raised by late Gguhlatt and Ut'akhkw'its, I am here to help the learning process of our community to run smoothly with what I ahve learned from my grandparents. I look forward to continue learning how to help our community better.

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