Patti Victor, Host
Patti Victor (Sto:lo) is happily married to Gary and they reside at Cheam Reserve, Sto:lo Nation. They have two adult children and 9 grandchildren. Patti is a church planter, pastor, and teacher and is an ordained minister with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Patti and Gary planted Chilliwack Native Pentecostal Church in February 1996. Together they have a vision to see the power of Jesus Christ transform individuals, families, communities, and cultures for the glory of God. Patti is the University Siya:m at Trinity Western University. She provides both spiritual and personal mentoring to Aboriginal students, while also acts as a liaison between TWU and local Aboriginal communities. Patti is always delighted to share with those who want to hear and understand the First Nation perspective in the areas of religion, education, family, culture and worldviews.
Daren George, Speaker
Daren George (Wet'suwet'en) was born and raised in Telkwa BC, where he lives today with his wife Marilyn. Daren grew up seeing the love of Jesus in his grandparents and he admits he knew Christ in his head, but not his heart. After years of searching and bondage God spared his life and he dramatically changed, committing his life to serving the Lord. Daren is a well-respected leader. Prior to his conversion his leadership skills led him into native politics. Currently he sits on the board of directors for several ministries and is in leadership at his home church, Kyah Bible Fellowship. In 2010 he answered God's call by terminating his employment of 30 years and joining the ministry staff of Rising Above. Daren is committed to raising up native leaders through healing and discipleship.
Ivan Wells, Speaker
Ivan Wells (Tsimpsian), Victoria and their sons live in Port Alberni, BC. He studied at Northwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He served at Esperanza Ministries for 5 years counselling in family and men’s programs. He has also worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor. Ivan and his wife are respected leaders among the people of the west coast.
Cheryl Bear-Barneston, Musical guest
Cheryl Bear is from the Bear Clan from Nadleh Whut'en First Nation
She is currently traveling throughout Canada visiting First Nations communities having concerts and talking about tough issues like suicide, Residential School and also talking about healing through Creator's Son, Yeshua.
"The Band" is her family, Randy, Cheryl, Paul, Randall and Justice. They travel full time so send up a prayer for them!
Cheryl and Randy have planted two churches together, Street Church on the Downtown Eastside of Vancovuer, (known as the poorest neighbourhood in Canada) and First Nations Church in Los Angeles, California. Their home church is Kingsway Foursquare Church at 4061 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC and they are ordained through the Canadian Foursquare Church of Canada.
Cheryl has completed a Doctorate of Ministry (2009) through The King's Seminary in Van Nuys, California. She has a Master of Divinity from Regent College, (Vancouver, BC), and a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey, BC.
She is an award winning recording artist:
Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards 2007
Best New Artist
Best Single: "Hey Cuzzin'!"
Best Songwriter
GMA's Covenant Awards:
Best Aboriginal Artist 2008
Beat Aboriginal Song: "Residential School Song"
Native American Music Award:
Best New Artist 2008
Best Compilation CD: Color of Hope 2011
Her three CD's are,
Cheryl Bear (self titled)
The Good Road
A' BA
She is currently traveling throughout Canada visiting First Nations communities having concerts and talking about tough issues like suicide, Residential School and also talking about healing through Creator's Son, Yeshua.
"The Band" is her family, Randy, Cheryl, Paul, Randall and Justice. They travel full time so send up a prayer for them!
Cheryl and Randy have planted two churches together, Street Church on the Downtown Eastside of Vancovuer, (known as the poorest neighbourhood in Canada) and First Nations Church in Los Angeles, California. Their home church is Kingsway Foursquare Church at 4061 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC and they are ordained through the Canadian Foursquare Church of Canada.
Cheryl has completed a Doctorate of Ministry (2009) through The King's Seminary in Van Nuys, California. She has a Master of Divinity from Regent College, (Vancouver, BC), and a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey, BC.
She is an award winning recording artist:
Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards 2007
Best New Artist
Best Single: "Hey Cuzzin'!"
Best Songwriter
GMA's Covenant Awards:
Best Aboriginal Artist 2008
Beat Aboriginal Song: "Residential School Song"
Native American Music Award:
Best New Artist 2008
Best Compilation CD: Color of Hope 2011
Her three CD's are,
Cheryl Bear (self titled)
The Good Road
A' BA
