Due to Covid-19 the Fraser River Indigenous Society offices open with appointments. We are modifying our programs during these times
FRASER RIVER
INDIGENOUS SOCIETY
Meet The Team
Our dedicated Board members guide the organization to stay true and respectful to our principles and guide the Governance and Resource Development of the organization. We are growing to fulfill our capacity in the community while constantly keeping their eyes on the FRIS Mission, Purpose and Vision.
board of directors
clarence hall
President
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Clarence has been on the Fraser River Indigenous Society board for 3 years. Born and raised in the lower mainland, his ancestors are Coast Salish from Sechelt. Not raised in the culture he has been on a journey to learn about indigenous beliefs and traditions and sharing them with others. Clarence enjoys spending time with family and friends and helping out in the community.
Roseanne
Timbrell
Secretary
Emily
Hinman
Board Member
Haydai, my name is RoseAnne Timbrell, I am the granddaughter of Enock and Josephine Joseph, and come from the Tl'az'ten Nation. The local Katize, Kwatelen and Sto:lo Peoples refer to me as the Keeper of the Fish, as the salmon swim from the Coast Salish Sea to where my people live Stuart Lake, BC. I am a mother of two grown boys, grandmother of three grandsons and aunty to 12 young adults. I am very proud of Fraser River Indigenous Society and the growth it has had, and will continue to do, in the coming years. I currently have a private practice as registered clinical counsellor here in Maple Ridge and am a professor at the University of Fraser Valley in Abbotsford. I look forward to seeing you in community. Mussi, RoseAnne
jay
bailey
Board Member
​My name is Jay Bailey my parents are Rocky Bailey and Leslie Bailey and I am born and raised on the Katzie First Nation in Pitt Meadows for the last 47 years. I currently work in School District 42 as an Indigenous Education Support Worker. I believe with so much of our culture almost lost indigenous people across Turtle Island deserve to have access to culture and services from people who people who care and understand our struggles we go through. My dream is for our people to have the voice we deserve in every aspect of todays society. I want people to know our strength and ingenuity of our ancestors.
Rayann
Plume-Harris
Board Member
Dzinisi Guja! Sizi Rayann Big Plume-Harris ata. I am of mixed ancestry, my Ito (Dad) is Tsuut’ina and my Ino (Mom) is European. Tsuut’ina nation is located in Treaty Seven area just outside of Calgary (Guts’ists’i). Now residing in Langley BC, my husband and I have raised three beautiful human beings.
I graduated from UBC with a BA in Midwifery. My path to midwifery has included working as a doula for 16 years, and a prenatal teacher for 7 years. Prior to UBC, I was working towards a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous studies at Langara College. Previous experience also includes working with a vocational rehabilitation company developing workshops about mental health in the workplace. At Birth Place Lab, I worked on projects such as decolonizing birth, RESPCCT, and others. Indigenous Birthing Sovereignty is a heartfelt goal.
I look forward to working with the FRIS board and the families living in the Katzie and Kwantlen Territory.
MANAGEMENT
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Ginna
Berg
MA - Executive Director
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Program Manager
(Early Years)
Housing
Support Manager
glenda
Morin
Lizette
peters
Martina
nenasheff
Family Development
Manager
administration staff
MIA
HARRY
Administrator
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Lori
smith
Accountant
Jacqueline
tailleur
Executive Assistant
Programs
Housing Support staff
karen a.
moraes
Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker
RAVEN
Schumacher
Family DEVELOPMENT staff
Courtney
Carmen
Family Strengthening Worker
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Sophia
Manuel
Family Strengthening Worker
Ashley
gauley
Access Program Assistant​
Emily
schneider
Family Access Worker
EARLY YEARS staff
Kristin
fisher
Indigenous Infant & Child Development Consultant
Veronica
jesseau
Early Years Program
Assistant