Tekatsi’tsaneken Everstz is a proud member of the Bear Clan - hailing from the Kanien’keha’ka Mohawk Nation Territory of Kahnawake. Grounded in the Haudenosaunee principle of reciprocity, mutuality, and interdependence - Everstz has dedicated himself exclusively to fostering capacity building, community development, and community empowerment. A proud alumnus of the Indigenous Youth Internship Program (Year-9); Everstz brings over 20 years of experience in youth advocacy and engagement, cultural knowledge facilitation and program implementation to his new role at Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Coordinator, BC Public Service Agency. He continues to create his pathway forward by adhering to the teachings encompassed within this idea of "Walking in Two Worlds and Occupying and the Third Space. Advocating strength-based approaches that emphasize resiliency and enhancement of artistic expression and cultural knowledge sharing practice as sustainable innovations to address social governance mechanisms and social determinants of health. Promoting education and awareness on human rights that advocate for social justice, equality, and inclusion for Indigenous peoples and communities facing systemic discrimination, segregation, and health disparities resulting from the respective differences in gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and mental health conditions. Breathing life into new social innovation strategies and community engagement initiatives that inspire others to use their inner voice and creative talent towards redefining leadership, governance, and definitive acts of reconciliation in its wake.