Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Lara Fitzgerald, MCP-AT, RCC, is a seasoned professional in the mental health and creative sectors, currently serving as the Clinical Team Lead and Mental Wellness Counsellor for Tsleil Waututh Nation since January 2019. Fitzgerald's experience includes roles as a Community Counsellor at the Canadian Mental Health Association and programming leadership at Gallery Gachet, where substantial contributions to art and mental health initiatives were made. Prior to those roles, Fitzgerald worked in various capacities in the film industry, including as a Story Producer and Field Director for Make Believe Media, and a Documentary Film Instructor at The Art Institute of Vancouver. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Adler University, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Film from the University of East Anglia, and a Diploma in Fine/Studio Arts from Langara College.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
We are səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), People of the Inlet. Our knowledge of the lands and waters of our territory has shaped our people since time immemorial. As a First Nations community, we strive to align Tsleil-Waututh governance with the social, cultural, political, economic, end ecological goals we have set as a community. We pursue business opportunities on our lands and within the region to generate wealth and prosperity for our people, but we balance growth with preserving Tsleil-Waututh values, culture, and territory. Our departments include Administration, Health & Wellness, Community Development, Treaty, Lands & Resources, Finance, Economic Development, and Public Works.