Communications Overview

‘Uy skweyul’,

My name is Qwustiimiye’. My given name is Jaylin Paige. I was born in Quwutsun, (Cowichan) and my family comes from Kwamutsun Village. My parents are Emalanda Harry and John Paige Jr and my stepfather is George Harry Jr.

Grandparents on my maternal side is Sharon Jim and late Scott Seward AKA moon. Grandparents on my paternal side are Debrah Modeste and Late John Paige Sr. My great grandparents on Maternal side are Late Agnes Thorne (Nee) Jim – Late Aloysious Thorne (Skip) Paternal Side- Elwood Modeste and Mabel Modeste.

I am a recent graduate from Frances Kelsey, and I enjoy canoe paddling and I also enjoy spending time with family on my days off! I was recently hired for an intern position in the finance department. I am looking forward to gaining new skills in this position. Right now, we are getting ready for the end of fiscal year, and I am excited to learn more about this process as I shadow our team through their hard work!

Uy skweyul'!

I'm Ashutosh Sharma, and I'm honored to join the Malahat Nation administration as your new Economic Development Coordinator. Originally from India, I've made beautiful British Columbia my home, settling in Victoria with my family. My journey in education, culminating in a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, has taught me the value of continuous learning and adaptability.

As I step into this role, I'm eager to learn from the wealth of knowledge within the Malahat community. I'll be working closely with the Economic Development team, focusing on projects like the Malahat Business Park, Malahat Fuels, and renewable energy ventures. My goal is to listen, understand, and integrate Malahat values into the Nation’s economic initiatives, ensuring they align with community values and priorities.

I'm here to learn about Malahat’s vision for sustainable development and to explore how we can promote the Nation’s economic development. I'm excited about the opportunity to grow alongside the community, applying my background in engineering and sustainable development to help advance the Nation’s goals.

Thank you for welcoming me to the Malahat administration.

I look forward to working together to build a prosperous future that reflects the unique strengths and aspirations of the Malahat community.

Ey’ skwachil ne shqwaleqwa ne’ schalecha’.

Good day my relatives and friends.

My name is Randy Daniels.

My real name is xwatimet. I was born here in Ma'lexel and have lived here all my life. (74 years).

I am happily married to Jennifer Daniels, and it will be 38 years on August 31, 2023.

I did not complete high school, but I believe that’s why I was able to hold on to my culture and language. The language that I speak is Samish. It comes from Anacortes Washington and the San Juan Islands from my maternal grandmother Cecil Tom. I also understand some Hulquminum and senchosen dialect.

On June 12, 2023, I was elected Malahat Council member for the Malahat Nation. (Ma’lexel). I have always done my best for the Ma’lexel people and will continue to do so. Huysxw qa’ meqw wat; Thank you all

Hello Malahat Nation, I’m Christian Tapnio, and it’s an honor to be part of this incredible organization.

My family and I moved to Ontario, Canada in 2010 from Abu Dhabi, a journey that has been both exhilarating and transformative. I pursued my passion for technology at Sheridan College in Ontario, where I graduated from a Software Engineering program.

After kickstarting my career in IT about a year ago, I am now excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to Malahat Nation. Working with our dynamic team, my goal is to maintain a robust and secure IT environment that supports the Malahat Nation’s mission and activities. I am looking forward to not just solving technical challenges, but also becoming an integral part of this community, learning from its rich culture and contributing to its growth and success.

Thank you for the warm welcome to Malahat Nation. I am eager to connect with each of you and support our community in every way I can.