Derek Hansom

Experience

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  Fraser Region Aboriginal Planning Committee

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2008

  Senior Community Linkage Worker

  Excluding my role with the Child and Youth Officer, I spent 6 years working on the initiative of hearing from communities and individuals accessing child and family services in order to restructure these services under the umbrella of a Regional Aboriginal Authority. A large portion of my role included understanding this possible transition, the requirements, and the implications for the Aboriginal communities and individuals in the Fraser Region. In presenting these to the stakeholders, it also required discussions, and the interpretation of experiences and expectations of the Aboriginal community into opportunities for this proposed structure. As part of a provincial move that did not become a reality, I'm proud to have been a part of our regional process that made it's way to an Interim Authority level, and to contribute to some changes in how the existing structures provide their services. Show less

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  Child and Youth Officer of BC

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

  Youth Participation Coordinator

  This was a youth-specific role in order to bring the voice of youth throughout the province into the work of the Child and Youth Officer of BC. This was the first youth specific position for the agency, and involved a range of acquiring input on government provided services, and providing some advocacy to youth. This included one on one discussions with homeless or at-risk youth, to providing a Rights based workshop for youth and their "allies". I left this position as some changes came to this Office, and subsequently it morphed into the Representative for BC. Show less

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  Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society

  Aug 2008 - May 2015

  I currently lead a team of workers providing crucial and supportive roles to children and families involved with our agency. This includes support to foster homes, support to families around their visitation and even a traditional counsellor. This role included any and all work for our agency in the recruitment, and involvement with staffed homes providing care for children and youth under the care of our agency. This includes taking in proposals, the negotiation, and the day to day interaction around those homes we had contracted with to provide this care.

  • Collaborative Practice Team Leader

    Jul 2013 - May 2015

  • Residential Contract Negotiator

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2013
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  Coast Educational Development and Research (Cedar)

  May 2015 - Jun 2018

  Partner

  I am very happy to join the impressive team at CEDAR. I've been involved in a number of projects in the Northwest of BC, and with some opportunities a little closer to home. CEDAR specializes in a variety of services related to employment, training and education. Projects have taken place in city centres, and remote First Nation communities. Please see our website for more information - www.cedareducation.ca

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  Sto:lo Service Agency

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  Provide a review, assessment and develop recommendations for the provision of youth services for the agency. In addition to reviewing past youth input, and understanding how services are currently provided, I also have the ability to engage with partners and external agencies for Best Practice examples as well. In addition to producing some recommendations on completion of this work, I have been tasked with helping to implement changes that can take place in advance of a final report. Ultimately, this opportunity is about providing better outcomes for our youth, a concept that is often spoken about, yet does not always have results that demonstrate this. Show less

  • A/ Land and Economic Development Officer

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Youth Service Planner

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  RADIUS SFU

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Research Lead - Stó:lō Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project

  The Stó:lō Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project is a new initiative that hopes to inform and lead upcoming programming and structures related to the environment that exists in Stó:lō territory for Indigenous entrepreneurs. This work will focus on understanding this environment, the "lay of the land", as well as talking to Indigenous entrepreneurs in order to understand them as individuals, their businesses, as well as their needs. The outcome of this work is to summarize these aspects, and to provide recommendations for RADIUS programming in Solh Temexw. Show less

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  Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Within the Beedie School of Business, Derek has helped to teach 3 courses, two offerings of Business and Indigenous Peoples (BIP), and another class known as the Cross-Cultural Tour. BIP is offered in the MBA program, with these two offerings being the first time it is offered. It is a mandatory course to introduce business students to theory and realities of business in Canada, specifically with and on First Nations. The Cross-Cultural Tour is an experiential course that brought 23 students to a number of First Nations and Businesses in BC to learn similar components by engaging with these hosts. Show less

  • Visiting Lecturer

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Marketing and Recruitment Lead

    May 2018 - Jun 2018
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  BC Assembly of First Nations

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  Economic Development Policy Analyst

  I am fortunate to join the BCAFN team to assist in their advancement of economic development opportunities, analysis and awareness. Stay tuned for more information on the role, and I am very excited for this opportunity, and what I hope to bring to this work.

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  Unceded Management Services

  May 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Unceded Management Services aims to create opportunity and success. Opportunity can take many forms, guided by the needs of our clients. Whether it is looking internally at their structures, connecting with stakeholders or support in government negotiation we look to support your needs. Specific examples of service include: - Advising on strategy - Identifying barriers and solutions - Connecting & aligning people and organizations - Negotiation and facilitation - Empowering and developing internal leadership, teams, and confidence - Creating a foundation for trusting and prosperous relationships Show less

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  Hungerford Properties

  Jun 2021 - now

  Director of Indigenous Strategies and Relationships
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  Seven Generations Capital

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Indigenous Strategies and Relationships

  Derek serves as the Director of Indigenous Strategies and Relationships at Seven Generations Capital. In this role, Derek leverages his substantial experience in community and social development to guide the company’s engagements and deliverables concerning Indigenous Peoples, ensuring meaningful outcomes and partnerships.