Denise Cole (pronouns: she/her) is the SHIELD Project Coordinator at the Labrador Friendship Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. As a Two Spirit Inuk-Settler, Denise holds herself responsible to support youth and Elders. She is also volunteers with Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre, Safe Alliance (LGBTQQ2S+ supports), Labrador Creative Arts Festival and Grand Riverkeeper Labrador.

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00:01:15 About SHIELD and the Labrador Friendship Centre

00:04:51 Engaging with youth as knowledge holders

00:09:12 The important of mentorship and representation

00:13:30 Balance and fluidity in life and work as a Two-spirit person

00:22:01 Creating safe spaces to help people find their sense of value and self-worth

00:28:31 Working with MusiCounts

00:34:30 Denise's journey, land protection work, and land-based healing

00:39:34 How to get involved with and support SHIELD and the Labrador Friendship Centre