Our Story
A team of Indigenous women based out of the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
We are committed to embracing the Eagle spirit thinking-approach. Our values center around discovery, follow through, and honor. We strive to alleviate challenges, advocate for Indigenous fathers, and continue to develop services that can assist them on their healing paths.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Eagles Inspirit Protecting Indigenous Fathers Society strives to preserve and present authentic cultural traditions with the goal of helping and healing Indigenous fathers living in the Metro Vancouver Area and all across turtle island.
Our Community
Our Community
Our Community
It's important to solidify partnerships with other organizations, like Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation, or VUFFF, so that we may all keep each other growing in a good way.
Our Approach
Our Community
Our Community
We are whole-heartedly committed to strengthening Indigenous fathers by connecting and reconnecting them to various circles or workshops which will promote interconnections within themselves, their families, and communities.
The Founders of EIPIFS
Founder /Aunty - Renee Redwood
Tansi! I am Renee Redwood, a mother of six from Cowessess First Nation, Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatchewan. I have Cree and Saulteaux heritage on my paternal side, and matrilineal ties to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Browning, Montana through my grandmother, Molly Big Sam, also known as Molly Snakeperson. I’m very passionate about equality within my community, and I value learning about culture, traditions, and ceremony. I’m guided by a strong connection to my heritage and a commitment to supporting others. I value being a founder of Eagles Inspirit through community engagement and honoring my own cultural roots.
Founder /Aunty - Sarah-Anne Mitchell
Hello all. My name is Sarah-Anne Mitchell; my traditional name is Ta Ne Spa uth (Mother Bear). My mixed heritage consists of Scottish, Irish and Metis ancestry.
I am a mother, grandmother, and proud great-granddaughter of Mary Mussel of the Skwah Nation. I was born in Calgary, Alberta, but raised in East Vancouver. My previous employment included cultural programming and management, offering various supports, such as crisis intervention, advocacy, etc., to vulnerable women and children. Along with being a founder of Eagles Inspirit, I am also a proud board member of the Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation. I love being active in the community, and carry a lot of passion about equality and empathy for those experiencing crisis and trauma.
Founder /Aunty - Holly Desjarlais
Aniin, boozhoo. My name is Holly Desjarlais and I am a Saulteaux Ojibway woman from O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, also known as Crane River, Manitoba. My Ojibway parents names are Reginald Morrisseau from Treaty 2 territory (OCC) and Dorothy Desjarlais from Treaty 1 (Sandy Bay).
I am one of the founders of Eagles Inspirit, certified in Tourism hospitality, and currently attending school for my Bachelors in Archaeology and First Nation studies. It's important for me to morally align my life with my traditional teachings and appreciate the values in our human connections all while honoring the land. My personal interests include various crafting art such as beading, sewing, and regalia making.
Lead Matriarch - Deborah Baker
My name is Deborah Baker. I am an elected council member of Squamish Nation, and a descendant of Namgis and Shishalth Nations. I am a survivor of the residential school system and an advocate of housing, education and health care for Indigenous people. I am a Director of Community Programs at Vancity Community Foundation, and a volunteer at various Indigenous organizations.
Elder - Deborah Littlejohn
My name is Deborah Littlejohn. I come from Treaty 2 Territory (MB), when I married my husband I moved into Treaty 1 from Southern Manitoba. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and so much more. I currently reside in Vancouver BC, and a support to Eagles Inspirit Protecting Indigenous Fathers Society. With that, I value being a strong Anishinabee woman. With that said, I bring my passion of drumming and singing into the Eagles Inspirit Protecting Indigenous Fathers circle.
Journey to Inner Peace: A Visual Tour of Eagles Inspirit Protecting Indigenous Fathers Society
