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Onashowewin Staff Administration John Lavallee - Executive Director John Lavallee was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and grew up in St.Ambroise; where he currently resides with his wife. They have 3 children; all of whom now live and work in Winnipeg. Graduating with a Bachelor of Teaching Degree from Brandon University, John has since taught at various grade levels in Manitoba & British Columbia. He has also delivered adult education courses in different communities and colleges. Hilda McKay - Office Administrator A member and resident of the Sagkeeng First Nation, MB, Hilda went to Kikinamawin Centre which was affiliated with Red River College for her training in Human Resource Support Worker and Community-based Economic Resources. She has many years of experience working in administration; having worked with the MB First Nations RAMB, Southern Employment & Training, and First Nations Disability Association of MB, Inc. Cheryl Edwards – Executive Assistant Cheryl Edwards is from Sagkeeng First Nation and is a proud mom of two sons. Cheryl has recently completed a “Business, Accounting & Management” certificate program at Red River and is currently taking Mediation Skills Training at Mediation Services. Cheryl completed some courses at Assiniboine College in the "Aboriginal Community Development" program; as well as courses at The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Education (University of Manitoba) in the Environmental Education program. Cheryl has a history of Grassroots organizing and working with Aboriginal Youth.
Community Justice Workers
Mike Alexander
-Supervisor
/ Community Justice Worker
Joanne started with Onashowewin in August of 2004, as the
receptionist and through training and on the job experience has
worked her way to the position of Justice Worker. This has
been her goal since starting with Onashowewin to work directly with
clients and through hard work and dedication, she has achieved her
goal as a Justice Worker, which she loves. Her family
originates from the Pine Creek First Nation, but Joanne was born and
raised in Winnipeg. Previous to Onashowewin, she gained over
five years experience in the administrative area, from Executive
Assistant to Office Manager. Crystel is from the Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation in Manitoba and possesses a 4-yr Bachelors Degree in Conflict Resolution studies from the University of Winnipeg. She possesses extensive experience as a Community Coordinator, volunteer and researcher having worked the former Ganootamage Justice Services of Winnipeg, Inc. and the Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services in British Columbia. Jason Harper - Community Justice Worker Jason Harper came to Onashowewin in May 2006 to complete the required practicum hours for a Certificate in Applied Counselling at Red River College . Jason continued on with Onashowewin and is now working as a Community Justice worker. Jason has always had the desire to work with Aboriginal people in a helping capacity and brings a smile to everyone's face with his quick wit and humour. Jason possesses a certificate in Applied Counselling from Red River College. Jessica Paul - Community Justice Worker Gained 7 years of extensive customer service experience working with a large corporation, Jessica has spoken publicly to school groups as a role model. She has completed a lot of volunteer work for Junior Achievement of Canada conducting presentations about staying in school and teaching life skills.
Cultural/Support Workers John Kent - Cultural Advisor John is from the Sagkeeng First Nation. John works with clients and staff on Tuesday's and Wednesday's.
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Board of Directors Co-Chair: Southern Chiefs Organization Co-Chair: Treasurer Secretary Rita Emerson Ernie Blais
Victor Colonval
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