Success is a family affair

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WILLIAMS LAKE-Darryl and Evangeline Samsun Porter celebrated an important milestone recently. The couple were surrounded by friends and family at their graduation from a family life skills program at Nenqayni Treatment Centre on March 25.

Evangeline is originally from Hazelton and Darrell is from The Xatsu'll First Nation (Soda Creek). Xatsu'll has two reserves, Soda Creek and Deep Creek, 45 km and 30 km north of Williams Lake respectively, on Highway 97.

The Porters, who attended the six-week program with their two young daughters, were both positive about the program.

"It was a good experience," Evangeline said. "I learned a lot about myself and it helped direct me on the right path to better myself. I'm glad I was here." Darryl agrees, "The program is great. I highly recommend it for any family that is serious about recovery." (From left in photo) Evangeline Samsun Porter holds baby Maisie, while her husband Darrell Porter holds their other daughter Tylene.