Stephanie Papik

Inuk / Parent / Owner of Knotty by Nature / Views are my own

[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

Friends—I am disheartened to tell you that I will not be representing the Victoria-Beacon Hill @bcndp in the provincial election. While this is not the result we wanted, I am so deeply appreciative for this experience and for all of you.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

What the public seems offensive leaves it wide open to racism. How about aligning to anti racism and anti hate language towards BIPOC #yyj @SarahPottsH @BenIsitt @JeremyLoveday #racismIsOnTheRiseInBC

[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

And I'm ever grateful to the Lekwungen people, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose land I navigate my way through the world.

Quyanak. Hychka. Thank you. From every part of my being.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

Friends—I am disheartened to tell you that I will not be representing the Victoria-Beacon Hill @bcndp in the provincial election. While this is not the result we wanted, I am so deeply appreciative for this experience and for all of you.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

And so my last thank you is to my ancestors, the people before me who preserved, shared, and celebrated their cultures—our culture. You made me who I am today.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

"Our community and province will greatly benefit from having Steph in the role of MLA.”

-Laila Peterson, Owner of Twig and Boat

It is great to have so much support from the small business AND healthcare community! Thank you, Laila!

#peopleforpapik #papikforvbh

[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

“I would be absolutely thrilled to see Stephanie representing our community. As a small business owner, I have witnessed her impeccable track record of supporting grassroots, community-based businesses through her work with Knotty by Nature & Fibrations.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

"As a Clinical Nurse Specialist I'm encouraged that she will be championing expansion of mental health services, harm reduction & compassionate care. It is imperative that we meet people where they are at, & I know Stephanie's experience & foundational lens aligns with this.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

Thank you, Trish! The #bcndp only works because of activists like you!

#peopleforpapik #papikforVBH

[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

“At this time when we so clearly must ensure that the chorus blends diverse voices, Stephanie brings a unique and valuable contribution. Not only is she deeply rooted in the culture of her lineage, but she also shares the fundamental democratic socialist values of the NDP.

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[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

"I am delighted to support her as she seeks the nomination. Please join me in voting for Stephanie!”

-Trish Richards, long-time NDP Member, living in Fernwood, Past Pres. of Vic-Swan Lake Constituency Assoc., Founding Member & Past Chair of the S. Island Regional Council (NDP)

[Stephanie Papik @StephPapik]

Voting in the @bcndp VBH nomination race ends at 10pm tonight! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, all those who got in touch, & the volunteers who took the time to connect w/members in the riding.

We can build the province of our dreams; we just need to get to work.