Barb Ward-Burkitt, Executive Director of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, is the newest Chairwoman for the Minister's Advisory Council in Indigenous Women. CKPG News File Image.

By Veronica Beltran

MACIW

Newest Chairwoman for Advisory Council on Indigenous Women, is a PG local

Jun 5, 2020 | 4:00 AM

ckpgPRINCE GEORGE— Barb Ward-Burkitt, a Prince George local is the newest chairwoman of the Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW).

The announcement came from the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, on June 4. Ward-Burkitt is a member of the Fort McKay First Nation originally joined the council in 2014. She has served as vice-chairwoman of the MACIW since 2018 and is also the executive director of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre.

Ward-Burkitt will replace Chastity Davis, a member of the Tla’amin Nation, who served as chairwoman for MACIW since 2014.

“I offer deep thanks to Chastity Davis for her dedication and invaluable contributions to the important work of the advisory council. She is leaving that legacy in the capable hands of Barb Ward-Burkitt, and I look forward to working with Barb and the whole council to build on those accomplishments.”—Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

MACIW provides advice to government on how to improve the quality of life for Indigenous women in B.C.

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The MACIW is made up of ten members.

“Violence against Indigenous women and girls is a pandemic across our country, and it is continuing to grow. It is critically important for MACIW to continue to work in partnership with the Province to ensure that the voices and stories of Indigenous women and girls are being heard and action is taken as we work together collaboratively to improve the health, safety and wellness of Indigenous women and girls.”—Barb Ward-Burkitt, Chairwoman, MACIW

Ward-Burkitt has been the president of Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association for many years and sits on several other local, regional and provincial working groups and committees.

by Veronica Beltran

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Newest Chairwoman for Advisory Council on Indigenous Women, is a PG local

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