Christien Harris
404-100 Khatsilano Rd West Vancouver,BC
Summary
Proud Squamish Nation member living and working in X̱wemelch'stn village (Capilano Indian Reserve No. 5). Indigenous frontline support worker with experience providing culturally appropriate, trauma informed care to Squamish Nation members living with complex mental health challenges. Skilled in harm reduction, crisis response, and collaborative care. Relationship building and strength based ancestral healing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Esh7il (Care Giver / Suport Worker-Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
05.2024 - Current
Support worker working with Squamish Nation members with substance addictions, mental health challenges, and disabilities at Estítkw place (Safe place) in X̱wemelch'stn village. Provide culturally appropreate care, direct our nation members to resources, and support day to day wellness.
Server
JOEY Bentall One
04.2022 - 04.2024
Resturant server. Opening shifts, events team and private dining.
Porter
Cactus Club Cafe
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bar Porter, Serving assistant, Expeditor. Opening and closing shifts. Bar service, food running, table maintenance and payment collecting. Member of the health and safety committee.
Green Chain Puller
Long Hoh Enterprises Ltd
11.2020 - 06.2021
Entry level saw mill employee. Operated chain pulling machinery to ensure production flow.
Server
Nanaimo Seniors Village
04.2020 - 12.2020
Worked as a server in an independent seniors living facility. Opening and closing shifts.
Grocery Department Associate
Thrifty Foods
08.2018 - 06.2019
Stocked shelfs, organized products, customer assistance.
Customer Experience Associate
Walmart
09.2017 - 08.2018
Customer assistance, Electronics / Photo Lab Technician, and Cashier.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2016 - 07.2016
Sandwich Artist, cashier, food prep, cleaning of restaurant, closing shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capilano University
North Vancouver12-2025
High School Diploma -
Dover Bay Secondary School
Nanaimo, BC06-2019
Skills
- Cultural competency
- Crisis intervention
- Resource navigation
- Time managment
Affiliations
North Shore Indians Senior Lacrosse
Transition player. North / West Vancouver, BC.
Everett Express Senior Lacrosse
Transition player. Everett, Washington.
Timeline
Esh7il (Care Giver / Suport Worker-Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
05.2024 - Current
Server
JOEY Bentall One
04.2022 - 04.2024
Porter
Cactus Club Cafe
09.2021 - 04.2022
Green Chain Puller
Long Hoh Enterprises Ltd
11.2020 - 06.2021
Server
Nanaimo Seniors Village
04.2020 - 12.2020
Grocery Department Associate
Thrifty Foods
08.2018 - 06.2019
Customer Experience Associate
Walmart
09.2017 - 08.2018
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Capilano University
High School Diploma -
Dover Bay Secondary School
References
Paeton O’Brien
Connective Support Society / Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
Program Manager
Phone: 250-816-6573
Jenna Breuer
Atira / Hiyam Housing
Psychiatric Nurse / Program Manager
Phone: 604-817-6992
Jenna_breuer@atira.ba.ca
Theresa Patenaude
Owner TnT Cleaning Services
Phone: 250-758-8548
Tandtpatenaude@telus.net
Skye Gordon
Joey Bental One
Bar Manager
Phone: 403-803-7794
Savi Onargo-Fatiaki
North Burnaby Cactus Club Cafe
Assistant General Manager
Phone: 604-375-9247