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Registrant

Akeesha Footman

Board member

Speaker

Al Hunter

Al Hunter is Anishinaabe from Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations in Treaty 3 territory. He is a proud member of the caribou clan who are res...

Speaker

Alicia Elliott

Writer, Editor

Alicia Elliott is a Mohawk writer living in Brantford, Ontario. She has written for The Globe and Mail, CBC, Hazlitt and many others. She’s had ess...

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Alicia R. Tsakos

Executive Assistant

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Alida Marie Elson

Ska Be Support Worker

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Alison C. Recollet

I am a young grandmother raising three grandsons. I am retired from work and am a caregiver for my father and grandsons. I utilize my extra time cr...

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Allison Rousseau

Font Line Shelter Worker

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Alyssa Spence

Indigenous Healthy babies Healthy children home visitor

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Amanda Thompson

Crisis Response Coordinator

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Amber King-robitaille

Shki Biinoojii Well-Being Worker

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Amber Stockla

Resident Counsellor

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Amy Short

Mental Health and Addictions Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison

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Andre Morriseau

Communications Manager

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Angela Connors

Executive Director

Angela Connors is Anishinaabe from the Saugeen First Nation Beaver Clan and has spent the last 2 decades working in the non-profit sector. Currentl...

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Angela Naveau

Cultural Wellness & Outreach Services Manager

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Angie Liberty

BFFV Family Support Worker

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Anna Hudson

Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Program Worker

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Annabelle Vivian Bell

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April Ann Pine

Program Support Worker

Hello, my name is April Pine. I am the mother 4 adult children and 2 granddaughters and one more grandchild expected soon. I have always worked fro...

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Arlene Dianne Walker

Family Support Worker

SESSION: cultural presentation

Art Therapy - Strawberry Pins

Jun 27th 3:30 pm - Jun 27th 4:00 pm

Darci Everson

SESSION: cultural presentation

Art Therapy - Tabahon Tournament

Jun 28th 3:30 pm - Jun 28th 4:30 pm

Stan Wesley

Registrant

Ashley Edwards

Mental Health Worker

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Ashley Gagnon

Employment Counsellor

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Ashley James

Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Program Worker

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Ashley Lamothe

Founder

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Ashley M Masters

CAPC Worker

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Ashley Vols

Researcher

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Audrey Davis

Executive Director

Speaker

Audrey Deroy

Land Based Coordinator

Audrey DeRoy, BA/BEd., is of mixed heritage, Anishinaabe/French and is a band member of Anizaatikoong (Lac Des Mille Lacs) First Nation and a mothe...

Speaker

Autumn Cooper

Registrant

Autumn Sky Cooper

SESSION: workshop

Beaded Copper Cup Necklace

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Trinity 1 Room and Online
Katherine Oakley, Monique DesRosiers

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Beth Boros

VP Knowledge and Learning

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Beverly Hill

Infant Family Support Worker

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Blanche Meawassige

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Bonnie Goodman

Frontline Support worker

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Bonnie Ross

Program Supervisor

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Bonnie Wilson

Policy Analyst

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Brandie Lee Maracle

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Brenda Jackson

President

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Candace C Day

Ska-be worker

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Carley Kostyshyn

Indigenous Women's Health Program Coordinator

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Carmen Van Berkel

residential support worker

Have a background in nursing and addiction counselling

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Carol Barkwell

Executive Director

Carol Barkwell has been Executive Director of Luke’s Place since December 2003. She is a founding member of the agency and served on its Board of D...

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Carrington Christmas

Trainer

Carrington (she/they) is a Black-Scotian-Mi’kmaw and German Two-Spirit woman living in Dish with One Spoon Territory. She is an aunty, storyteller,...

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Cassandra Giba White

Akwego Program Coordinator

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Catherine Cheechoo

Special Projects Coordinator

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Catherine Everson

Grandmother

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Cayleigh Howie

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Family Home Visitor

Speaker

Cecil Sveinson

Cecil Sveinson is a husband, father and grandfather. He is Anishinaabe from Poplar River First Nation and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Ceci...

SESSION: workshop

Cedar Bath Teachings

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
Trinity 4 Room
Tina Armstrong

Registrant

Cedar Rose Brant Swain

Coordinator

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Charity Beland

Aboriginal Patient Navigator

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Charlene Depeuter

Crisis Response Worker

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Charlese Louise Ritch

On the job training

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Chelsea Combot

Policy Coordinator

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Chelsea Trudeau

Akwe:Go Children's Program Coordinator

Odawa/Ojibwe, She/Her

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Cherie Toffoli

Crisis Response Worker

Speaker

Chief Stacey Laforme

Chief

R. Stacey LaForme is the elected Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation (MNCFN). Born and raised on MNCFN, Chief Laforme has serv...

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Christina Eva Maria Barahona

FASD Worker

My father is Pipil Nation(El Salvador), My mother is Dutch Canadian. I have 3 children, Lewis 14, Hannah 12 and Patience 8 Turtle Clan, Ononadaga-...

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Christine Lessard

Transitional Housing Support Worker

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Christine Pritchard

Indigenous Women's Health Worker

SESSION: plenary session

Closing Remarks

Jun 29th 4:15 pm - Jun 29th 4:45 pm

Cora-Lee McGuire-Cyrette

Registrant

Colette D Sicard

Children's Services FNMI team

Metis/Algonquin from Northern Ontario. Been with FACSFLA for 22 years and with FNMI team for two years. MA Queen's University and MSW from Carlet...

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Colleen Maloney

President

Speaker

Cora-Lee McGuire Cyrette

Executive Director

As the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) I am proud of the work we do on behalf of Indigenous Women and families ...

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Cordelia Fox

Pre/Post Natal Programs

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Cori Bannon

Crisis Home Supervisor

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Courtney C Forbes

Cultural coordinator

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Danielle Legacy

Crisis Response Coordinator

Danielle is a loving wife of her husband Mike and proud mother of her two sons: Jayden 18 and Landen 11. She was raised in Manitouwadge, Ontario an...

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Danielle Meness

Indigenous Healthy Babies/Healthy Children's Home Visitor

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Darby Luby

Drug and Alcohol Program Worker

Speaker

Darci Everson

Owner

Darci Everson is from Lac Seul First Nation. She was born and raised in Kenora, ON and now resides in Thunder Bay, ON with her family. Darci holds ...

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David Byers

Data Entry Clerk

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David Young

Mental Health and Addictions IAHTL

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Deborah Laramey

Speaker

Debra Vermette

ONWA President

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Debra Vermette

Executive Director

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Delta Desjarlais

Youth Life Promotion

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Diane Hardy

ELDER

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Dr. Magda Smolewski

Research Director

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Elaine Berwald

Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison

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Elder Elaine Legarde

Elder

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Elizabeth Brass Elson

Secretary

My Spirit name is Wabiska Myingan, I am a water protector.

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Emcee - Joan Riggs

Strategic Advisor

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Emily Big Canoe

Traditional Healing Coordinator

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Erika Zimperi

Family Court Support/Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach

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Erin Elizabeth Hayward

Speaker / President

Erin Hayward (Kwe Ekoowaandang Beka Minidoowaabo) is a mixed urban Indigenous Kwe. She is Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) and German on her paternal side a...

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Farren G Shipman

My name is Farren Shipman. My spirit name is Waabzii Kwe. I am from Bkejwanong Territory also known as Walpole Island. I am from the crane clan. M...

SESSION: workshop

First People′s Moccasins

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
Trinity 2 Room, and Online
Audrey Deroy

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Frankie Antone

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Geanne Nelson

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Genika Wooller Shanice Johnson

gjohnson@nativechild.org 437 772 2941

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Geraldine Taylor

Band Rep Manager

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Gina Bissember

RECE

SESSION: workshop

Grief and Loss

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout Session
York Room, and Online
Joe Hunter

Registrant

Gwen Sutherland

SESSION: workshop

Hand Drum Stories and Songs

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout session
Trinity 3 Room and Online
Audrey DeRoy

Registrant

Heather Lachine

Acting Superintendent

I have been with the Ottawa Police for almost 28 years. I have worked in various areas of the police service and am currently the Acting Superinten...

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Heather Seed

CAPC Assistant

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Heather Uchman

Policy Analyst

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Holly Hughes

SESSION: workshop

Honoring Story

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
Main Room, and Online
Alicia Elliott

SESSION: workshop

Human Trafficking awareness - Journey to safe spaces

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout session
Trinity 4 Room
Collin Graham, Lindsey Lickers

SESSION: workshop

Indigenous Men′s Roles

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout Session
Simcoe Room
Cecil Sveinson

Registrant

Ingrid Green

Director of Research and Evaluation

Registrant, Presenter

Irene Compton

Culture and Employment Units Manager

Irene Compton is an inter-generational survivor of the residential school system. She is a member of Ottawa Police Services – Community Equity Coun...

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Jackie Labonte

Traditional Healing Program Coordinator

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Jade Charlebois

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Jade Fletcher

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Jade Huguenin

OPLC Development Coordinator

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Jeanine George

Executive Director

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Jennifer Syrette

Executive Director

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Jessica Bannon

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Family Home Visitor

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Jessie Lynn Forget-moffatt

Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Coordinator

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Jessie Monague

Youth Red Road Worker

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Jo-anne Thibodeau Audette

We have a small women's grassroots chapter in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island called Waibejawong Anishinabekwe that was creat...

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Joceline Hardy

ELDER

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Julia King

Associate Manager

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Kaaren Dolores Dannenmann

Trapper Instructor

My name is Kaaren Dannenmann. I am a NamekisipiiwAnishinaapeKwe, a woman from Trout Lake, Ontario. I am a mother of three and grandmother of four. ...

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Kaitlin Frappambino

Crisis Response Worker

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Karen Green

Lawyer/Legal policy consultant

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Karla Wentzel

Registrant, Speaker

Katherine Oakley

She is Wise Program Coordinator

Katherine Oakley has had the pleasure to raise and be a mother of her two amazing teenagers, daughter Cherika (17), and son Raegan (15). Her childr...

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Kathy St Amant

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Katy Mcguigan

Mental Health Worker

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Kayla Kashkish

Cultural Resource Coordinator

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Kelsey Desroches

Kina Endaayiing Program Coordinator

SESSION: oral presentation

Keynote Address - Winona LaDuke

Jun 27th 11:00 am - Jun 27th 12:00 pm

Honor the Earth

SESSION: oral presentation

Keynote Speaker - Alicia Elliott

Jun 28th 9:30 am - Jun 28th 10:30 am

tbd

SESSION: oral presentation

Keynote Speaker - Cecil Sveinson

Jun 29th 11:00 am - Jun 29th 12:00 pm

Decolonizing my walk - Finding the medicine

SESSION: oral presentation

Keynote Speaker - Melissa Brown

Jun 29th 9:30 am - Jun 29th 10:45 am

Indigenous Birthing Practices

SESSION: oral presentation

Keynote Speaker - Shannon Gustafson

Jun 28th 11:00 am - Jun 28th 12:00 pm

Journey to Healing

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Kiara Alich

Aboriginal Patient Navigator (Hamilton)

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Kim Nadeau

Human Resources Manager

SESSION: oral presentation

Knowledge Keepers Panel – Land Protection

Jun 27th 9:30 am - Jun 27th 10:45 am

Winona LaDuke, Kaaren Dannenmann

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Kristin Monague

Indigenous Women's Health Worker

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Lancia Davis

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Laurie Moyer

Assistant Director

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Leah Power

Teacher

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Leanne Beaver

Youth in Transition Worker

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Leanne Ignace

Crisis Worker

Leanne Ignace Crisis Worker for Nimkii-Naabkawagan Family Crisis Shelter for over 2 years. As a Crisis Worker, we are responsible to provide referr...

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Leanne Winkler

Research Analyst

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Lesley Catherine Lee Chiblow

Frontline Worker

My name is White Feather Woman, Ojibway Mississauga First Nation. I lived In Toronto for 20 years and have moved back to my home Reserve, Living he...

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Lindsay Adam

Intake Worker

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Lindsay Mogavero

Registered Early Childhood Educator

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Lindsey Lickers

Community Safety Liaison

Lindsey Lickers is a Haudenosaunee/ Anishinaabe, multi-media artist and administrator originally from Six Nations of the Grand River, with ancestra...

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Lisa Beaucage

Constable

I am from the Chippewas of Nawash (Cape Croker). I am employed by the Ottawa Police and am currently working in the Diversity Section in carriage o...

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Lisa Gregory

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Louise Hickey

Youth in Transition Program

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Lucie Longpeter

Victim Witness Liaison Worker

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Lucy Bosiaga

Mental Health Peer Coordinator

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Mackenzie Hanna-aitken

Combined Courtworker

Has been a Combined Courtworker at Parry Sound Friendship Centre for 5 years. Born and raised in Parry Sound. Has a beautiful daughter.

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Madison Wigwas

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Madonna Hardy

Elder

I am an Elder/Knowledge Keeper from the Rocky Bay First Nation

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Malinda Staal

Mental Health Coordinator

My name is Malinda Staal. I have worked 20 years in the Mental Health field working with First Nations children, youth and families. I am from La...

Speaker

Mariah Abotossaway

Youth Board of Directors

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Mary Monture

Board of Directors Chair

I joined the Ganohkwasra Board of Directors several years ago and have chaired meetings for the past 8 years. Being on the Board has enlightened my...

SESSION: workshop

Medicine Teaching

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
York Room and Online
Al Hunter

Registrant

Megan C Nahmabin

Anti Human Trafficking Peer Support Worker

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Megan Fowler

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Melanie Sanford

Healthy Living Program Coordinator

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Melanie Thompson

Traditional care worker

Mother of 4

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Melinda Commanda

Speaker

Melissa Brown

Indigenous Birth worker

Melissa Brown is an Anishinaabe/Dine Midwife from Sagkeeng First Nation and the Navajo Nation. She has been an Indigenous Birth worker for over 15 ...

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Melissa Castonguay

Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker

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Melissa Fenton

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Mercy Gichuki

Program Manager

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Mesha Maloney

Speaker

Michele Solomon

Community Development Manager

Michele is Community Development Manager at the Ontario Native Women’s Association. In her role as Community Development Manager, Michele leads pro...

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Michelle McGuire

Community Capacity Coordinator

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Michelle Meawasige

Supervisor

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Molly Hardy

ELDER

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Mona Hardy

ELDER

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Monica Rutledge

Police Constable

Registrant, Speaker

Monique Desrosiers

Indigenous Women's Leadership Coordinator

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Mr. Aaron Tyance

Responsible Gambling Coordinator

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Mr. Brent J Fuhr

Mental Health Worker

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Mr. Daniel Gilberds

Nihdawin Housing First Coordinator

Nihdawin Housing First Coordinator at ONWA. Been with ONWA for 5 years. Passionate about Indigenous culture, history and social-economical issues.

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Mr. Myles Tabobondung

Executive Assistant

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Mr. Ryan Brice Morriseau

Family Support Worker

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Mrs. Allie-joe Pelletier

Addictions/Mental health worker

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Mrs. Amy B Moore

On The Land program worker

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Mrs. Angela K Begin

Breaking Free From Family Violence Development Co-Ordinator

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Mrs. Angela Nagy, JD

Gladue Writer

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Mrs. Ashley Ferris

Youth Lodge Supervisor

My name is Ashley and i am a mother of three. I have been with Ganohkwasra for almost 4 years and absolutely love it.

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Mrs. Ashley Harju

Intake Service Worker

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Mrs. Bibianne Marvina Charles

IHBHC

I am a IHBHC Family Visitor and have been with ONWA since Feb. 18, 2020. I am a Ginoogaming band member in the Treaty # 9 territory. I am a mothe...

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Mrs. Chantal Marie Barrett

Aboriginal Family Support Worker

I have worked in the social field since 1990. I have10 years experience working in a women's shelter. I have been with the Friendship Centre sinc...

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Mrs. Danielle Peters

Relief Frontline Shelter Worker

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Mrs. Isabel Blackbird Mcmurrich

Project Manager

Works with pan-Canadian industry partners to develop programming to provide underrepresented individuals and groups free access to rapid-skill prog...

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Mrs. Jaylene Stanley

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Mrs. Jennie Hill

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Home Visitor

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Mrs. Jennifer Chafe

Manager of Family Well-Being

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Mrs. Joan V. Miller

Sexual Violence Counsellor

Front-line Counselor for Adult Males/Females who are healing from Sexual Violence/Family Violence. I have been a front-line Counselor, working for...

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Mrs. Krista Macneil

Director of Clinical Services

Krista is a Mi’kmaq woman from Qalipu First Nation (Mi’kma'ki Territory) and part of the Eagle clan. She completed her Master of Social Work from ...

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Mrs. Kristy Robinson

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Mrs. Meghan Spanninga

Indigenous Victim and Family Liaison

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Mrs. Pat White

Breaking Free From Family Violence Family Support Worker

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Mrs. Rupinder Kaur

Child Witness Worker

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Mrs. Samara Rae Anne Anderson

Indigenous Diabetes Education Coordinator

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Mrs. Savanna Chiblow

Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator

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Mrs. Shannon Bailey

Superintendent of Education

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Mrs. Shannon Marie Mccormick

Admin

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Mrs. Shelley Marconi

HR Manager

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Mrs. Stephanie Mikki Adams

Executive Director

Born and raised in the North, Mikki moved to Ottawa in 2018. Mikki holds her CAFM designation through AFOA Canada which she earned in 2009. Mikki l...

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Mrs. Suzanne Jackson

President

Born in a small town in Alberta, my early childhood years were spent in various parts of BC. It was a blessing, though I didn’t know it at the tim...

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Mrs. Suzanne Theresa Knapp Chandler

Grandmother

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Mrs. Tracy L Manuel

Mental Health Worker

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Mrs. Tracy Waboose-pine

Crisis Worker

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Mrs. Valerie Lavallee Jennifer Marie Lavallee

Shelter Supervisor

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Ms. Alicia Snake

Okaadenige - Lead

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Ms. Allyson Marie Gibson

Public Educator

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Ms. Amanda Kilabuk

Executive Director

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Ms. Amanda Louvelle

Ms

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Ms. Amber Mae Anthonissen

Child & Family Services Manager

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Ms. Andree Marie Willetts

Family Services Worker

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Ms. April Aimee Head

President

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Ms. Ariel Diane Berwick

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Ms. Ashley Mord

Second Stage Housing Coordinator

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Ms. Asiah Paulin

Transitional Housing Support Worker

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Ms. Astrud Hagong

Registered Early Childhood Educator

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Ms. Audrey M Fisher

Member

Audrey Fisher An Ojibwe-Ikwe from Long lake #58 First Nation. I am a descendant member member of Long Lake #58 First Nation, born and raised from b...

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Ms. Bonnie E Brant

President

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Ms. Brittany Rose Massier

Akwe:go Program Coordinator

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Ms. Chara Ortolan

Personal Support Worker

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Ms. Cheryl Bagnall

Director of Community Services

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Ms. Christine Ann Mackay

Community Development Manager

Manager of Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Programs

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Ms. Dyana M Crosson

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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Ms. Elizabeth Anne Massier

CAPC Coordinator

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Ms. Elizabeth Verwey

Business Growth Advisor

With PARO, I support women business owners to start and grow their businesses with the Enterprising Indigenous Women team. I am a business mentor, ...

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Ms. Elyssa Rose

Okaadenige - Coordinator

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Ms. Emily O'connor

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator

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Ms. Erika Mitrovics

Family Support Worker

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Ms. Felicia General

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Family Home Visitor

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Ms. Heather Cameron

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Ms. J. Marie Jones

Traditional Healing Coordinator

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Ms. Jade Lynn Sands

Wasa-Nabin Worker

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Ms. Jamie Keeash

Mental Health Case Manager

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Ms. Janis Cox

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Ms. Jennifer Bolton

Researcher

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Ms. Kaitlin Oh'kera Phillips

Coordinator, Indigenous Health & Wellness

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Ms. Kara Neveau

Indigenous Peer Mentor

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Ms. Kathleen Anne Sawdo

Human Resources Manager

Kathleen Sawdo, THRP is the Human Resources Manager for Beendigen Anishinabe Women's Crisis Home and Family Healing Agency. She is one of 2 in Can...

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Ms. Katie Bortolin

Program Manager

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Ms. Kirsten Joy Lampshire

Counsellor

Have been working in Social Service for many years, recently went back to school to receive my degree and graduated this year. Looking to gain more...

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Ms. Kristy Routhier

Policy Analyst

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Ms. Krystal Gayle Brant

Secretary of the Board

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Ms. Kyrstin Dumont

Kyrstin Dumont is a passionate, caring young woman and a proud band member of the Algonquins of Kitigan Zibi. She has been awarded 3 times for her ...

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Ms. Lacey Marie Caroline Armstrong

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Ms. Latoya Morgan

Courage Expansion Manager

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Ms. Laura Lynn Maracle

Cultural Coordinator

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Ms. Lindsey Mcguire

Receptionist

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Ms. Lisa Geroux

Executive Director

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Ms. Lorena Garvey

Training and Learning Coordinator

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Ms. Louise Theresa Jacko

Homelessness Program Support Worker

Has worked in the Social Services Field since 2005, worked with homeless for over 15 years. A grandmother of five, mother of 4, strong ties to home...

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Ms. Mackenzie Reid

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Coordinator

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Ms. Manvir Kaur

Residential Peer Support Worker

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Ms. Maria Bernadette Vaillancourt

Ska-be PSW Helper

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Ms. Mary Bearfoot

Admin Assistant

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Ms. Mary Daoust

Executive Director

This Ojibway woman is originally from a small community in Northwestern Ontario-Sioux Lookout. She was told by her ancestors that she belongs to t...

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Ms. Maryanne K Marsden

Community Action Program for Children Coordinator

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Ms. Melanie Jean Bragg

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Ms. Melissa Cook

Program Manager

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Ms. Nicole Pelletier

Outreach Worker

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Ms. Nikki Dube

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Ms. Norma L Logan

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Ms. Olivia Ellen Knapp

I am a new delegate to ONWA from the Manitowaning Chapter led by Jeannette Corbiere Laval

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Ms. Paige Dominique Morrisseau

Youth Coordinator

Working to enhance the cultural awareness and connect the youth in our community

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Ms. Patricia Lynn Green

family wellbeing worker

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Ms. Paula Whitlow

Executive Director

Mohawk from Six Nations. Joined NWC in 2020.

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Ms. Raquel Beverley Kashkeesh

Apatisiwin Youth Employment Counsellor

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Ms. Rilee Willianen

Policy Analyst

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Ms. Roxanne Ruediger

Director of Corporate Services

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Ms. Ruhani Narula

Ninoshe/Access Worker

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Ms. Sara Maciver

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Ms. Shailyn E Loyie

Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Family Home Visitor

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Ms. Sharon Sapay

President

I have been president of our group for a year, and have served on the BOD for ONWA in previous years. I work in the women's crisis shelter in Dryde...

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Ms. Sheena Mellissa Ortolan

PSW for skabe program

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Ms. Shelbi Jonathan

Gladue Writer

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Ms. Sheri Gilmour

Trauma Informed Worker

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Ms. Sheryl Green

Manager

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Ms. Shirley Cuillierrier

Indigenous Women's Safety Advisor

Senior Consultant – Policing / Criminal Justice and Associate with the Critical Risk Team Shirley is a member of the Mohawk First Nations from Kan...

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Ms. Shyanne Packulak

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Ms. Tammy Letourneau

Crisis Response Worker

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Ms. Teagan Ranae Marion

Family Court Support Worker

I am a 24 year old Indigenous woman from the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. I am the Family Court Support Worker with Hoshizaki House Dry...

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Ms. Tessa Jourdain

Research Administrator

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Ms. Tiffaney Malley, PhD

Member

Ahnii my spirit name is Woman who is as beautiful as the fire, im mukwa clan, oshkabwis for the Toronto Indigenous community for 16 years. I am a s...

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Ms. Tina E Mccallum

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Ms. Trish S Howells

Community Development Admin

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Ms. Vanessa Rose Henry

Wasa Nabin Worker

My name is Vanessa Henry and I am from the Onondaga Nation, Turtle Clan. I was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. I am a Mother to three, Britta...

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Nichole Whatley

Mental Health Worker

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Nicole Kropelin

Transitional Housing Support Worker

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Nicole M

Training Manager

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Nicole Marie Dupuis

Assistant Indigenous Coordinator

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Niemi Himes

Branch Manager

Community Services Branch Manager in Thunder Bay overseeing the Mental Health/Community Wellness and Trauma Informed programs

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Niki Naponse

Executive Director

SESSION: workshop

Ogimaakwe: Remembering our Gifts-Indigenous Women’s Roles

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout Session
Main Room
Melissa Brown

Registrant

Olivia Pelky

Anti-Human Trafficking Program Assistant

Registrant

Olivia Pelletier

Family Support Worker

SESSION: cultural presentation

Opening Celebrations

Jun 27th 8:30 am - Jun 27th 8:45 am

Grandmothers Council
ONWA Passwewe Ikwewug Women’s Drum Group

SESSION: cultural presentation

Opening Celebrations

Jun 28th 8:30 am - Jun 28th 8:45 am

Grandmother from Board

ONWA Passwewe Ikwewug Women′s Drum Group
Youth Council opening

SESSION: cultural presentation

Opening Celebrations

Jun 29th 8:30 am - Jun 29th 8:45 am

Grandmothers Council
ONWA Passwewe Ikwewug Women’s Drum Group

SESSION: workshop

Orange Shirt Story - Every Child Matters

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout session
Trinity 2 Room, and Online
Phyliss Webstad

Registrant

Pam Carruthers

community outreach worker

Registrant

Pamela Cross

Legal Director

Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer; a well-known and respected expert on violence against women and the law for her work as a researcher, writer, ed...

Registrant

Paula Valois

Executive Director

Registrant

Pearl Gabona

Speaker

Phyllis Webstad

Speaker Author

”The Orange Shirt Story” Speaker Program for all AgesEvery year on September 30th, we wear orange shirts to honour residential school survivors. Or...

Registrant

Prof. Quazance Boissoneau

Manager

SESSION: workshop

Quill Pin Making

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
Trinity 3 Room, and Online
Darci Everson

Registrant

Rachel E. Read-baxter

Gladue Writer

Registrant

Rachel Seguin

Registrant

Rebecca Arthur

Mental Health and Addictions Coordinator

Registrant

Rebecca Lynn Whitlow

ADR Assistant

Registrant

Rebecca Lynn Whitlow

ADR Assistant

SESSION: workshop

Reconciliation with Indigenous Women

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout session
Trinity 1 Room and Online
Michele Solomon, Monique DesRosiers

Registrant

Red Cedars Manager

Manager

Registrant

Rhonda Lee Braun

Community Wellness Worker

I’m new to ONWA however have worked in many capacities in Indigenous Social Work for 20 years.

SESSION: workshop

Ribbon Skirt Making

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

Breakout Session
Trinity 5 Room
Shannon Gustafson

Registrant

Rikki Singleton

Executive Assistant

Registrant

Roberta Carol Wesley

President

Roberta has been involved with Womans movement for 35 years

Registrant

Robin Mary Marshall-Davidson

Front Line Support Worker

Registrant

Robynn Sadler

Community Development Director

Registrant

Rosan Wesley

Social Worker/Indigenous Counsellor

Registrant

Royleen Dupuis

Transitional Housing Support Program

Registrant

Rubina Nebenionquit

Library Assistant

Registrant

Sadie Goddard-durant

Knowledge Mobilization Director

Registrant

Samantha Baysarowich

Nihdawin Family Support Worker

Registrant

Sarah Cameron

Endaayaang Navigator

Registrant

Sarah Hassanein

Website and Social Media Coordinator

Registrant

Selby Harris

Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Worker

Registrant

Shanayah Echum

Northern Youth Board Member for ONWA

Registrant

Shannon Cormier

Lead Business Growth Advisor (BGA)

A helper, collaborator, cultural learner and believer of possibilities. As Lead BGA with PARO and apart of the Enterprising Indigenous Women's pro...

Speaker

Shannon Gustafson

Artist

Shannon Gustafson (Ojibwe) is a member of Whitesand First Nation and a long term resident of Thunder Bay Ontario, She works as a full time artist a...

Registrant

Sharon M George

SESSION: plenary session

She is Wise Research Project

Jun 28th 1:00 pm - Jun 28th 3:30 pm

Introduction of the SIW Research Project - Why research Sexual Violence?
SIW Advisory Committee Members
Community Projects
Role M...

Registrant

Shelley Cooke

Mental Health Worker

Registrant

Sheri Boucher

Band Rep Wellness Manager

Registrant

Sheri Charlebois

Regional Indigenous Seniors Cultural Coordinator

Registrant

Sherry Giroux

Transitional Housing and Support Worker

Registrant

Shyanne Raven Brant

SESSION: workshop

Skirt Making continued

Jun 29th 1:00 pm - Jun 29th 3:00 pm

Breakout session
Trinity 5 Room
Shannon Gustafson

Speaker

Stan Wesley

National Speaker

For the past 25 years... I engage audiences. I tell stories. I help people connect. I help make conferences memorable. I make people laugh a...

Registrant

Stef Hashie

Registrant

Stephanie Chartrand

Registrant

Stephanie Ritch

Presenter

Susan Aglukark

Pres

Susan Aglukark is Canada’s first Inuk artist to win a Juno (4 in total), a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achieveme...

Registrant

Tabitha Lamoureux

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program Worker

Registrant

Tana Troniak

Chair, Board of Directors

Registrant

Tanya Necan

Community Mental Health & Addiction

Registrant

Tara N Miller

Indigenous Patient Navigator

Worked for De dwa dehda nyes Aboriginal Health Centre for 8yrs as a Indigenous patient navigator. I am Cayuga turtle clan from The Six nations of ...

Registrant

Taylor Jordan

Housing Coordinator

Registrant

Theresa O'Connor

Program Manager

Registrant

Tiffany Ruffett

Indigenous Supportive Housing Navigator

Speaker

Tina Armstrong

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper

Registrant

Tina Ortolan

Community Development Manager

Registrant

Tina Rowe

Mental Health Case Manager

Presenter

Tompson Highway

Award-Winning Indigenous Artist

A playwright, author, musician, and multilingual speaker Tomson Highway is an award-winning and multi-talented Aboriginal artist. Highway has also ...

SESSION: cultural presentation

Tompson Highway

Jun 29th 3:15 pm - Jun 29th 4:15 pm

Registrant

Tracy Ferrier

Residential Support Worker

Registrant

Tricia Mulcaster

Breaking Free from Family Violence Worker

My name is Tricia Mulcaster I am a band member of Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit Delaware Nation near Chatham Ontario. I am a wife, mother and grandmother.

Registrant

Valarie Mae King

OWNER

Mississaugas of the Credit, Edebwed Ogichidaa Kwe.

Registrant

Veronica Guido

Justice Coordinator

Registrant

Vicky Woodbeck

Branch Manager

Vicky Woodbeck (Ginew Ikwe) is part of the Migizi dodem, from the Wabigoon First Nation in the Treaty 3 area. She is the proud mother of three chil...

Registrant

Wanda Anne Cajanek

Registrant

Wayne Onakanakis

ELDER

SESSION: plenary session

Welcoming Words

Jun 27th 8:45 am - Jun 27th 9:30 am

Chief Stacey Laforme
Debra Vermette – ONWA President
Cora-Lee McGuire-Cyrette – Executive Director

SESSION: plenary session

Welcoming Words

Jun 28th 8:45 am - Jun 28th 9:30 am

Joan Riggs, Stan Wesley

SESSION: plenary session

Welcoming Words

Jun 29th 8:45 am - Jun 29th 9:30 am

Joan Riggs, Stan Wesley

Registrant

Wendy Bolton

Administrative Assistant

Member if Chippewas of Nawash FN, of Eagle Clan. I have worked as the Admin Assistant at M'Wikwedong going into my 5th year. I am grateful to be ...

Registrant

Wendy Sturgeon

Executive Director

Registrant

Wendy Sturgeon

Executive Director

'Nish, Welsh/ British descent, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, auntie, niece. Some years with the Chapter now, assisting with community, pro...

Speaker

Winona Laduke

Inuit Elder

Winona LaDuke is a Harvard-educated economist, environmental activist, author, hemp farmer, grandmother, and a two-time former Green Party Vice Pre...

SESSION: workshop

Youth Beginners Bedding

Jun 27th 1:00 pm - Jun 27th 3:30 pm

This workshop will guide Youth on how and where to get started along with receiving a kit to make their own Beaded pop socket and Material to get t...

Registrant

Yvonne Comeau-sexsmith

Team Supervisor

Registrant

Zoe Collins

Ninoshe – Auntie, Family Access and In Home Support Case Worker

Registrant

jrichardson

Senior Director of Strategy and Communications