Content Writing
Sponsored Content
Native advertising and sponsored content development.
B2B Content
Business-to-business content development and marketing.
Public Documents
Content development for the general public and mass audiences.
Website & Social Media
Organic social media content and search engine optimized web content writing.
Self-Care & the Medicine Wheel
Reflective post on Indigenous wellness that resonated deeply with audiences; reshared widely by IRSSS and partners.
My responsibilities:
Concept
Writing
Design
This September, let us honour the strength and resilience of Residential School Survivors by embracing sacred traditions, like the Medicine Wheel, that connect us to our roots and help heal our spirits.
— Indian Residential School Survivors Society, Blog post written by Taja De Silva, Oct 2 2024 & Reposted Sep 24 2025.
Understanding Our “Renovate the Public Hearings” Project – An Interview with Project Committee Chair, Bruce Whooley
Feature article in The Advocate – a quarterly magazine distributed to all practicing lawyers. The piece interviews UBC Law Professor, Bruce Whooley.
My responsibilities:
Content Consultation.
Copywriting & Editing.
Content Writing & Editing.
Tone Editing & Brand Alignment
Project completed while employed by the BC Law Institute.
Laws should reflect public needs and realities. When they no longer represent the public interest, the next step is to start thinking about law reform.
— Interview with Bruce Whooley, The Advocate, July 2023 edition. Edited by Taja De Silva.
Supporting the 34th Annual Women’s Memorial March
Coverage blending photojournalism and cultural remembrance; among IRSSS’s highest-engagement community pieces.
My responsibilities:
Full authorship
Design
On-site Photography
Research
Project completed while employed by IRSSS.
On February 14, IRSSS joined the Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver – a powerful annual gathering that began in 1992 to honour and remember loved ones who have gone missing or lost their lives in the Downtown Eastside. Over the years, this march has grown into a nationwide movement, creating space for communities to grieve, remember, and demand justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).
Our staff was on the ground, providing cultural and emotional support to attendees and offering access to traditional medicines such as smudging and cedar brushings. By ensuring access to culturally safe support, IRSSS and similar community organizations help reduce barriers for those who wish to participate, creating space for healing and collective strength.
— Indian Residential School Survivors Society, Blog post written by Taja De Silva, Feb 28 2025
Prevention Through Partnership: The Ɫokʷimas – You Are Strong Workshop on Indigenous Suicide Prevention
Feature article highlighting Indigenous-led approaches to suicide prevention and community healing. The piece combined trauma-informed storytelling with cultural context, emphasizing partnership, resilience, and local leadership.
Services Provided:
Content Consultation.
Copywriting & Editing.
Content Writing & Editing.
Tone Editing & Brand Alignment
Project completed while volunteering for the Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC.
Who we are and where we come from affects our understanding of suicide. This means that effective suicide prevention efforts cannot be one-size-fits-all. To combat the ongoing epidemic of suicide in Indigenous communities across Canada, we must have the knowledge and skills to provide culturally appropriate support, especially those of us who work in helping professions.
— Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, Blog post written by Taja De Silva, Oct 31 2023