REACH with its key speakers from across the country and the local region is dedicated to addressing each letter; R – Reconciliation & Representation, E – Educational Equity, A- Advocacy & Ally-ship, C – Ceremony & Community, H – Healing & Health. The silent “H” for human trafficking. The platform reinforces the importance of community building and interagency commitment. One of the five tenets of R.E.A.C.H(h), A for advocacy, focuses on sharing longstanding Indigenous practices in water, land and air protection while addressing environmental injustice.

There is no movement without the first follower.

We’re told we all need to be leaders, but that would be really ineffective.

The best way to make a movement, if you really care, is to courageously follow and show others how to follow.

When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first person to stand up and join in."