My name is Low Qwa low Gwa (Susan Savoie). I am a K’ómoks member. I lived in community while raising my children. I am a descendant of the Frank clan. My maternal grandfather is James Wilson of Wei Wai Kai and my grandmother Irene Wilson (nee Frank nee Wilson) Church House. My paternal grandparents were Earnest Savoie (Neguac NB) and Margaret Savoie (nee Leblanc). My parents are Yvon Savoie and Connie Savoie (nee Wilson). I have two wonderful children Madison and Zeb.

In my early career, I was a small business owner. The business offered full catering services, also a 20-30 seat café, so essentially two businesses. Young and inexperienced, I worked to the best of my ability. I certainly learned a lot. I took that opportunity and ran with it, that’s what business is.

I worked for KFN for some years, from 2016 until 2022, learning the inner workings of the Administration. The positions I held were Youth Coordinator, Elders Coordinator, and Social Development Coordinator. Along with those roles, I headed a very successful Youth Action Committee (YAC), and also supported the development of the K’ómoks Feasting Guide, which was a great learning experience.

I was elected to the KFN Council January 2023. I subsequently joined the KEDC Board mid 2023 as a council representative. I feel it is important to support the economic growth of the Nation to attain KFN’s own hopes and dreams, through self determination, transparency, informed decisions, KFN can attain self reliance. Having all aspects of KFN (Administration; Treaty; KEDC) working together utilizing cultural values and beliefs will guide our community to a prosperous future.

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