Fort Nelson First Nation woman joins TELUS Indigenous Advisory Council

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Taylor Behn-Tsakoza from Fort Nelson First Nation has joined TELUS’ Indigenous Advisory Council as a youth representative.

Behn-Tsakoza is one of six new additions to the council, which now has ten members nationwide.

The Indigenous Advisory Council was established one year ago following engagement with Indigenous Peoples to advise TELUS on projects and policies, such as developing the company’s Indigenous employment strategy and procurement practices.

The expansion of the council includes Behn-Tsakoza as one of two youth advisors for young people’s perspectives to be heard.

According to TELUS, members were selected through a recruitment and verification process designed to protect the council and ensure a diverse set of Indigenous perspectives.

The company says the individuals chosen to bring their lived experience to the table in areas like business, health, technology and finance.

Behn-Tsakoza is joined by three other British Columbians on the council, Carol Anne Hilton from Hesquiaht First Nation and Dr. Kim van der Woerd from ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation.

Behn-Tsakoza is also a BC Assembly of First Nations youth representative who attended COP27 in Egypt last year.

For more information on TELUS’ actions towards reconciliation, visit their website.