Shirley David

Resolution Health Support Worker

“When we get pass the darkness, our journey to recovery and healing become a little easier”

Shirley is an Indigenous Therapist from Gitxsan/Wit set First Nation, who was raised in Secwepemc Territory where she currently lives and works. She graduated with a Master of Indigenous Social Work (MISW) and Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (BISW). She has also obtained an Addictions Counselor Certificate,Aboriginal Life Skills Facilitator Certificate, and Aboriginal Trauma Certificate, and has completed supplementary Trauma courses/programs from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Shirley has over 50 years of professional and traditional /cultural knowledge, not only from the western teachings, but also from Spiritual and Cultural Teachers and Elders. She is qualified and experienced in both Traditional Indigenous based teachings and western based teachings.

Shirley is has worked with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society for the past 17 years and is currently working as a RHSW / Indigenous Therapist.