Shelley Joseph

Shelley Joseph is the Owner and Lead Trainer at Ladders to Kindness Training since January 2021, focusing on minimizing lateral violence and promoting Lateral Kindness, Cultural Safety, and Reconciliation through trauma-informed training programs. As a Cultural Knowledge Keeper at the First Nations Technology Council, Joseph supports students by sharing cultural teachings, songs, and prayers. From 2012 to 2021, Joseph served in multiple roles at Reconciliation Canada, including Public Outreach Lead and Community Engagement Facilitator, where contributions involved community engagement, workshop facilitation, and cultural advising. Previous roles include working as a Cultural Wellness Counselor at Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society, Health and Wellness Coordinator at Circle of Eagles Lodge Society, and Manager at Squamish Nation. Educational credentials include certificates in Resident Care Aid, Certified Life & Executive Coaching, and Chemical Addictions Counseling.