Experience

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Policy & Research

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Lead a team of analysts and program developers as Métis Nation - Saskatchewan transforms from a non-profit to government structure. Supervise Policy & Research Unit, Women & Gender Equity Unit, Veterans Unit and Inter Nation Relations Unit. Supervise the Legislative Unit which manages operations of the Provincial Métis Council and the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly. Work with a team to Create systems and manage special projects to meet the needs and aspirations of Métis citizens. Show less

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Develop policy and infrastructure of government to support MN-S in the transition from non-profit to fully realized self-government. Provide advice to senior leadership; craft legislation, strategic plans, mandates and implementation plans to advance goals of government. Hire staff; manage projects and budgets, train and build capacity with a strong commitment to supporting Indigenous advancement.



University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

• Provincial Network Manager - Strategy for Patient Oriented Research, Primary/Integrated Health Care

  • May 2014 - Nov 2021

  Managed the Saskatchewan division of a national research network in the emerging field of patient-centred primary care research, where patients, researchers and health clinicians are all part of a research partnership. Led the development of a national network and structure incorporating all provincial/territorial networks, building systems for research and strategy collaborations. Lead several national conferences and research days in the field. Managed the Saskatchewan division of a national research network in the emerging field of patient-centred primary care research, where patients, researchers and health clinicians are all part of a research partnership. Led the development of a national network and structure incorporating all provincial/territorial networks, building systems for research and strategy collaborations. Lead several national conferences and research days in the field.



United Way of Saskatoon and Area

• Canada
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Lead Developer

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Built a 25-member partnership among governments, aboriginal groups, non-profits and civic agencies to end homelessness in Saskatoon. Wrote and organized Saskatoon's first Cold Weather Strategy for homeless people through a partnership among emergency services, shelters, police, health region and other front-line agencies. Built a 25-member partnership among governments, aboriginal groups, non-profits and civic agencies to end homelessness in Saskatoon. Wrote and organized Saskatoon's first Cold Weather Strategy for homeless people through a partnership among emergency services, shelters, police, health region and other front-line agencies.



Saskatoon Regional Intersectoral Committee

• Partnership & Strategic Development Coordinator

  • 2011 - 2012

  Coordinated strategic partnerships for Saskatoon’s senior civic leadership to create solutions to service gaps. Worked with regional and national experts regarding housing affordability, Aboriginal employment, poverty, early childhood development and innovative strategies to address homelessness. Saskatoon Aboriginal Employment Strategy Advisory Committee (Member) Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership (Coordinator) Coordinated strategic partnerships for Saskatoon’s senior civic leadership to create solutions to service gaps. Worked with regional and national experts regarding housing affordability, Aboriginal employment, poverty, early childhood development and innovative strategies to address homelessness. Saskatoon Aboriginal Employment Strategy Advisory Committee (Member) Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership (Coordinator)



Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst, Intergovernmental Relations

  • 2000 - 2006

  Provided advice to three Ministers of Indian and Northern Affairs on strategic relations with national aboriginal organizations and provinces/territories; Key organizer in processes leading to the Kelowna Accord including the Canada Aboriginal Peoples' Roundtable; created briefing materials for Prime Minister and Cabinet; lead multi-department coordination; lead coordination of outreach to 76 national aboriginal organizations. Managed federal relations with ITK, the national Inuit organization; liaison with regional Inuit organizations and governments; negotiated funding and multi-department coordination. Federal lead on the Northern Development Ministers' Forum; advised and travelled with Minister. Training courses: negotiations, policy development, communications in policy. Show less



Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor/Analyst

  • 1997 - 2000

  Ran communications for NTI, the Inuit organization which negotiated the separation of the territory; responsible for 11 staff including IT, translators and communications assistants; coordinated activities and events for the Nunavut inauguration in April 1999. Represented NTI on several federal/territorial/Inuit tables relating to the creation of the new territory including infrastructure development, training and inaugural activities. Ran communications for NTI, the Inuit organization which negotiated the separation of the territory; responsible for 11 staff including IT, translators and communications assistants; coordinated activities and events for the Nunavut inauguration in April 1999. Represented NTI on several federal/territorial/Inuit tables relating to the creation of the new territory including infrastructure development, training and inaugural activities.