Tania Horseman

Candidate Statement

My name is Tania (Calliou) Horseman, I am 49 years old. I was raised in the community. I am the eldest daughter of Claire and Judy Gauthier. My family is from Kelly Lake, BC. My grandparents and great grandparents raised their families in the community. I lived in Kelly Lake until I was 24 years old but had to move for my job and the lack of housing in the community.

Kelly Lake people need to have democracy and decide who leads the community. We need to be united and be the family we once were, and I believe we can achieve that by coming together as one. I believe when we come together as a community, guided by the principles of respect, accountability, and transparency, we can accomplish our goals.

Our community stands at a time of great opportunity, and we need to protect our rights, traditions, lands, and water. Preserve our language and culture. If we do not teach our children & youth we will lose our cultural teachings.

 Let’s build a brighter future together.

Thank you for this opportunity to run for Kelly Lake Government.

Accomplishments - 2020 to today

  1. PAL courses for 162 Kelly Lake members
  2. Training- office management
  3. Training courses for KL members-
  4. Housing first in 35 years
  5. Kelly Lake consultation office
    1. Consultation protocol-Kelly Lake involvement
    2. Industry agreements
    3. Numerous industry partners
  6. Kelly Lake gatherings
    1. Kelly Lakes days
    2. Christmas concert
    3. Turkey shoot
    4. Kelly Lake Christmas hamper and gift cards
    5. Kelly Lake tradional campsite
    6. Elder’s committee meetings
    7. Trappers committee
    8. Community meetings
  7. Grief and bereavement support
  8. Sickness support
  9. Emergency support
  10. Kelly Lake administration office
  11. Kelly Lake emergency management plan and training
  12. Fire proofing Kelly Lake houses
  13. Kelly Lake clean up and garbage removal
  14. Elders housing repair support
  15. Kelly Lake winter propane fill-up
  16. Kelly Lake firewood for members
  17. Kelly Lake lights competition
  18. Kelly Lake bingos
  19. Kelly Lake addiction program
  20. Kelly Lake food security
  21. $60,000 in scholarships over the last three years