My name is Xaniimastan and my English name is Tim Harris.

I am a Stz’uminus First Nations band member. I have a B.Ed. and an M.Ed. I was a classroom teacher for 7 years. I was a First Nations school principal for 8.5 years. I’m currently a Team Lead/Program Manager of a program called Step Up with Kwumut Lelum in Nanaimo BC. We offer supports to youth in-care with Independence and Life Skills. I was on council for my nation for 17 years. Lastly, I have sat on many boards over the years. I’m currently on the Lookout Housing and Health Society Board and the PacificSport Board.
           
My passion is seeing our youth become successful in life. I strongly feel our youth need us to support them on their education journey. Many youth come with many social/emotional needs and physical/spiritual needs. I strongly feel it is up to us to support them. With my current job, it’s been a treat to support youth with life skills with the goal of having our youth become independent. I will continue to be a strong advocate for all youth and young adults.    
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