In Quwʼutsun, a dedicated group of people are participating in the ReFRAME Project – showing up each day with courage, commitment, and a desire to shape a better future for themselves.
Some are here to find a routine. Some want to build new skills or start a job — maybe even a career. Others are here to reconnect with themselves, to let go of a past that no longer serves them, and to create something new. Together, they’re learning that work doesn’t have to be a struggle — it can be a source of pride, community, and growth.
ReFRAME was built to support people on that journey. In Quwʼutsun, the group is creating space for reflection, hands-on learning, and deep connection, rooted in Indigenous knowledge and cultural practice. It’s a place where leadership looks different every day: some lead, some follow, and all voices are valued.
Through group activities and collaborative learning, participants are building confidence, exploring teamwork, and developing the skills needed for meaningful employment. They’re also learning how to navigate challenges with resilience, focusing on emotional well-being, harm reduction, and strength-based growth.
One of the most powerful aspects of ReFRAME is its simplicity: meet people where they are, and they begin to see that work and life can be workable and that they are capable. In this way, they are able to reframe their story for a fresh start.
Over the last several weeks, this group has completed the Certified Utility Arborist Sampler Program, SiteReadyBC, Ladder Safety and worked hard to recognize the talent and skills that make them employable and ready for the next phase of support that includes paid work experience placements.
Special thanks to the ReFRAME’s funder, the Government of Canada, and project partners BC Hydro, Electrical Industry Training Institute, and Khowutzun Development Corporation.
