Shane Pointe

Sulksun has been of service to his family, community and others officially since 1976. Sulksun is a proud member of the Point Family, Musqueam Indian Band and the entire Coast Salish Nation.
During the past 46 years he has participated in cross cultural work for the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments as well as various educational institutions. He is now proudly involved in work with the Province of B.C.’s Health Leadership.
Shane is a highly respected Musqueam community member, ceremonial traditional speaker and cultural educator and provides protocol and ceremonial guidance for many locally, nationally and internationally cultural events. Shane has worked in various capacities such as: Aboriginal Support Worker (AEEW VSB), Trial Support Coordinator for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program worker with the Musqueam Indian Band, in the Longhouse Leadership Program at the First Nations House of Learning (University of British Columbia), and most recently providing support to the Aboriginal Mothers Centre
Sulksun’s motto is Nutsamaht! (We are One)