Laws of Matriarch

Some jokes just go over my head. I’ll chuckle along just to fit in, but honestly, I didn’t get it at all... Then a few days later, out of nowhere, it clicks, and I finally laugh 🤭 Sometimes, I’ll even remember the joke while I’m driving home from work and end up laughing at myself for taking so long to get it. And honestly, that’s pretty funny too! 😋 We find humor in everything, no matter the time or place. 

Just a quick update on what’s been happening over the past few months. My grandson still doesn’t have medical coverage under MSP. I believe he’s registered, but we haven’t received any confirmation from VACFSS that INAC has finished the process. I still need to apply for his Angel's Indian Status card before he can get any medical coverage. In the meantime, I've been applying for Jordan’s Principle to help cover some of the costs. As for my granddaughter Dax’gyet, she’s still with VACFSS and is now 1 year old. She’s starting to transition to my nephew’s home, and we’re hopeful that she’ll be out of foster care soon. We recently moved to Gitanmaax Reserve, and we’re facing challenges with childcare, housing, and medical support, which I mentioned in my last update. Thank you for your continued advocacy and prayers. They mean a lot to us. 

 I love my home, Gitxsan Territory. I grew up in Gitwangak, my father's place, and as I got older, I spent time in Gitanmaax, my mom’s area. Since moving back to the Indian Reserve on October 27, 2018, I’ve faced challenges and seen many barriers that our people deal with in Gitxsan Country. Here’s a summary of my experience: The Working Poor: There’s very little support for those of us working on the Gitanmaax Reserve. I can’t speak for other areas, but here it’s tough. Housing: Finding housing is nearly impossible for those of us who work. The mortgage cap on the Gitanmaax Reserve is $100,000, yet everyone knows that homes cost at least $300,000 for a family. This means most homes are owned by those on social assistance, inherited, or bought outright. People like me, who can’t save $300,000 or more, end up living in overcrowded houses or having to leave Gitxsan territory to rent or buy elsewhere. When it comes to renting, I’ve only heard back from Eileen Joseph about my mom...