Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid features relaxed, candid conversations with the people who shape Powell River and the qathet region. Hear the stories, experiences and perspectives behind our community - from local personalities and community leaders to sports, business, culture and the people doing interesting things close to home.
Episodes
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022
56 hr 37 min
toqʷanən | Dillon Johnson
Dillon was born and bred here in Tla’amin territory, and moved back home with his young family in 2019 after attending university and building a career in Vancouver.
Dillon is passionate about First Nations reclaiming their governance and well-being within their homelands. He has been providing community, economic and financial planning advice to First Nations communities for 15 years as a consultant. Dillon has concurrently been an elected leader for the Tla’amin Nation, where he is serving his fourth term as a member of the Executive Council. He proudly carries a Tla’amin name, toqʷanən (toh-kwon-non), which is a former village site in Tla’amin territory also known as Theodosia.
He is an MBA graduate from UWO and has a BCom from UVic. Dillon also holds the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation from AFOA Canada, and he serves as the Vice-Chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board.
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