About

I'm just a quirky introvert.
Curious about people...
Crazy about words.

Hi, I’m Tania Reitsma. I moved to the Steveston Village area of Richmond, BC, Canada, with my husband, son, and daughter in the winter of 2020. Since coming here, we have experienced nothing less than kindness and generosity from the people of this community. This place is filled with the most helpful business owners/staff, talented artists, and friendly neighbours who have such beautiful stories and wisdom to share. So, I decided to shine a spotlight on them through my writing, starting with my first article published in the spring of 2022.

Since starting the Steveston People blog and Instagram account, I’ve continued to form and grow so many meaningful connections. And this has now led to the creation of the Steveston People Podcast! I am so grateful to have met my friend, Vitor Moreno, who shares the same vision, values, and enthusiasm towards adding this extra dimension to Steveston People—in the form of recorded interviews with local artists, business owners and neighbours. Thanks, Vitor, for helping to make this podcast a reality. It’s been so much fun!

To the amazing folks who have said “yes” to being featured here, and to those who have reached out to collaborate:

Thank you for trusting me enough to put your names, faces and stories on this site.