Qqs Projects Society

Qqs Projects is a Heiltsuk-driven non-profit in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. We specialize in building capacity for cultural and natural stewardship.

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Meet Q̓átuw̓as Brown! She joins our Qqs team as the new Haíɫzaqvḷa Wellness Manager. You’ll find her launching soulful and culturally-grounded programming that incorporates language and wellness for our people. Q̓átuw̓as, we’re so excited to support your important work! 🌿

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Four years ago Vennita joined our team as an Administrative Assistant. She’s now our Office Manager, our seasonal Camp Manager, and the big heart behind Bella Bella RAIN! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being in our corner Vennita!

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Ǧiáxsix̌a from the bottom of our hearts to these two beautiful women! Kim and Tess, thank you for spending two whole camps with the kids teaching them cedar weaving and working on regalia for our cultural program in Koeye. ❤️🌿

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Happy Retirement Mux! ❤️ Muxsum was one of our bear dogs in Koeye and today he’s retiring from his job to take care of a family on Vancouver Island. We’ll miss you, good boy! Please share your favourite pictures of him with us!

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our staff and our community and I wake up grateful each day that I get to do this work. Ǧiáxsix̌a for blessing me with this role! #TeamQqs /3

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Hi! 👋🏼 I’m Jess Housty, and I’m unbelievably proud to have served as the Executive Director of Qqs Society since 2019. It’s been a joy uplifting each of our staff members over the last couple of weeks and I’m grateful for all your likes, heart reacts, and well-deserved /1

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words of praise and encouragement for our team. I believe in my heart that it’s my job to create the conditions for people to THRIVE and LEAD, and I’m so totally proud of each and every person who’s bringing their skills and passion to the Qqs team. It’s an honour to support… /2

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Meet our staff! Larry Jorgenson has retired from being the Executive Director (1999-2019) but continues to hold the vision for our infrastructure projects and sawmill. We could write a book about all the amazing things he’s done for us! Ǧiáxsix̌a Larry! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Anna Vallejo has been supporting our food security programs in town and is coming out this week to help us in Koeye. It’s always sunnier when you’re with us! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Anna! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Cecil Brown is our Mill Site Manager. You’ll find him hard at work keeping our little sawmill humming to produce lumber for our community infrastructure projects! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Cecil! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Mary Leslie is our finance director — she keeps our finances in shipshape and helps fundraise for our programs and services. We’re grateful for all the ways she keeps us resourced, organized, and dressed in our locally-made staff shirts! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Vennita Stegman is our Office Manager and in the summer she does double duty overseeing Koeye Camp as well! No one gets things done like Vennita and she has the biggest heart of anyone you’ll ever meet. Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Vennita! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Mike Stegman is the point man for Granny’s Kitchen. He helps to keep the food bank and hamper program running smoothly and is always ready to lend a helping hand building garden boxes too! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Mike! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Sean Carter is our delivery driver and all-around support for our food programs! He’s always willing to lend a helping hand. Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Sean! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Landon Lawson-Housty is our boat man and site assistant in Koeye. If you need boat transport, firewood stocked, heavy lifting, or other day-to-day help — this strong and respectful young man is your go-to! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Landon! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Aaron Ditchfield takes care of our infrastructure/assets, including support for the sawmill and building crew. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our very own brilliant Mr. Fix-It keeping us running! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Aaron! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Pauline Imamura oversees all our food security programs in Bella Bella and supports our teams at Granny’s Kitchen and Granny Gardens to thrive. She’s the sunshine in our office and makes big things happen! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Pauline! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Niyyah Amo joins our food programs for the summer supporting Granny’s Kitchen and Granny Gardens. She has a heart as big as the moon and works hard to make sure our families and communities are supported! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Niyyah! ☀️ #TeamQqs

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Meet our staff! Jen Lightning Soifer runs our garden programs in Bella Bella, including the La̓iás, Granny Gardens program, and community workshops and supports. She has a magical knack for making beautiful things grow! Ǧiáxsix̌a for being part of our team Jen! ☀️ #TeamQqs