Experience

National Association of Friendship Centres | Association nationale des Centres d'amitié

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Policy & Research

  • May 2023 - Present



Native Education College

• Canada
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Academic Integrity

  • Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

  Research and Evaluations Strategic Planning Filled in for the Dean of Academics and Dean of Student Services Working with Moodle and Canvas online learning services Proposal Development Research and Evaluations Strategic Planning Filled in for the Dean of Academics and Dean of Student Services Working with Moodle and Canvas online learning services Proposal Development



2 Spirits in Motion Society

• Canada

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Worked alongside a National Board of Directors. Maintained a strong remote working space with up to 6 staff and many contractors for the organization. Proposal development led to over 1.4 million dollars in annual funding to the organization. Led the board through 2 Annual General Meetings. Led all Human Resource process' for the organization; from creation of employment descriptions to hiring, onboarding and off-boarding. Financial Leadership for the organization. I created the financial systems for the organization. Opened their first bank account and led to the organization being 100% electronic with banking services. Worked with the board on Policy development, 2 Spirit governance development, 2 Spirit Youth development and bylaw reviews. Created Strong partnerships with local 2 Spirit organizations across Canada, as well as with National 2SLGBTTQQIA+ organizations. Maintained positive working relationships with all funding agencies. Show less



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Developed and teaching GRSJ 301: Gender and Indigeneity in Canada. Developed and teaching GRSJ 301: Gender and Indigeneity in Canada.



Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Interim National Coordinator - Research Analyst

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Experience working Nationally with 32 coalitions and directly with the National Council. I manage an annual budget over $350 000.00 a year for the National Urban Indigenous Coalition. I completed the strategic planning with the financial forecasting and annual work-plan for this fiscal year. Created strong relationships with the National Council and Indigenous Service Canada representatives. Experience working Nationally with 32 coalitions and directly with the National Council. I manage an annual budget over $350 000.00 a year for the National Urban Indigenous Coalition. I completed the strategic planning with the financial forecasting and annual work-plan for this fiscal year. Created strong relationships with the National Council and Indigenous Service Canada representatives.



University of Sydney

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Student Experience Officer - Worked with all first year Sociology students on academic planning and writing and research skills. Organised Mental Health forums and other workshops to assist first year Sociology students.

• • Mar 2016 - Dec 2019

  Tutor 5 students a semester for -First, Second and Third Year Indigenous Studies-Tutored students in second year Anthropology -Tutored Students in Genocide Studies-Tutored Students in First, Second and Third year Sociology

• • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Teaching, Marking for minimum of 25 students per a class Taught 3 classes of First Year Sociology per semester- 2016/2019Taught 3 classes of First Year Indigenous Studies per semester - 2017/2018/2019Taught 2 classes of third year Visual Sociology - 2018



FN Design

• Toronto

• Graphic Designer and Researcher

  • Nov 2013 - 2019

  Freelance Research and Graphic Designer. Freelance Research and Graphic Designer.



University of Technology Sydney

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor - Indigenous Tutorial Scheme

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

  Tutored students in the communication studies program. -Genocide Studies -Gender Studies Tutored students in the communication studies program. -Genocide Studies -Gender Studies



AIME

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Volunteering to advance Indigenous Youth empowerment. Volunteering to advance Indigenous Youth empowerment.



MUSKRAT Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Outreach, Writer & Designer

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Graphic Design - Layout and web development on WordPress. Writer. Community Engagement. Graphic Design - Layout and web development on WordPress. Writer. Community Engagement.



OAHAS- Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Executive Director

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  I was accountable to the Board of Directors. Managed the Day-Day Operations of the organization. I was accountable to the Board of Directors. Managed the Day-Day Operations of the organization.



Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council

• Slave Lake, Alberta

• Sawridge First Nation Member: Restorative Justice Committee

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Volunteered on Restorative Justice Symposium Conference. Worked with Community, Police and Justice Members to bring forward a successful symposium. Volunteered on Restorative Justice Symposium Conference. Worked with Community, Police and Justice Members to bring forward a successful symposium.



Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

• Canberra, Australia

• International Fellow

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  I researched Indigenous Languages in Australia and its positive effects on Health. Organized a Post Secondary event called Key Thinkers with the Australian Government. Facilitated Strategic Planning workshops with the Board and Research Department. I researched Indigenous Languages in Australia and its positive effects on Health. Organized a Post Secondary event called Key Thinkers with the Australian Government. Facilitated Strategic Planning workshops with the Board and Research Department.



University of Canberra

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Indigenous Studies, Communications, Study Skills. Tutored Cultural Heritage Students. Student Advocacy. Indigenous Studies, Communications, Study Skills. Tutored Cultural Heritage Students. Student Advocacy.



The Australian National University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Tutored students in their undergraduate courses in: Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Genocide Studies. Tutored students in their undergraduate courses in: Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Genocide Studies.



University of Manitoba

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Coordinator

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

  Worked within a Community Based Model of Research. Assisted in creating the Community Advisory Board. Presented on quantitative and qualitative research. Did recruitment and selection of community participants. Interviewed community members. Hosted and led 4 community focus groups. Analyzed the data from the research both quantitative and qualitative research. Worked within a Community Based Model of Research. Assisted in creating the Community Advisory Board. Presented on quantitative and qualitative research. Did recruitment and selection of community participants. Interviewed community members. Hosted and led 4 community focus groups. Analyzed the data from the research both quantitative and qualitative research.



Healing Our Spirit

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Education Coordinator

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  Trained Sexual Health Educators to teach sexual health workshops with traditional teachings. Trained youth to be community educators. Presented on Sexual Health at Conferences and to communities across British Columbia to First Nations communities. Trained Sexual Health Educators to teach sexual health workshops with traditional teachings. Trained youth to be community educators. Presented on Sexual Health at Conferences and to communities across British Columbia to First Nations communities.



ANFCA - Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Manager

  • Jul 2006 - May 2007

  Administered the Urban Multi-purpose Aboriginal youth Centre Funds for the 21 Friendships Centres in Alberta. Completed all annual site visits. Administered the call for proposal, worked with the Provincial Youth Council to assess all proposals. Did all final reporting for the provincial program, and the strategic planing for the following fiscal year. Administered the Urban Multi-purpose Aboriginal youth Centre Funds for the 21 Friendships Centres in Alberta. Completed all annual site visits. Administered the call for proposal, worked with the Provincial Youth Council to assess all proposals. Did all final reporting for the provincial program, and the strategic planing for the following fiscal year.



Native Law Centre

• Canberra, Australia

• International Intern

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  Researched globalization of Indigenous Peoples. Tutored Students. Student Recruitment. Guest Lectured. Researched globalization of Indigenous Peoples. Tutored Students. Student Recruitment. Guest Lectured.



Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth

• Calgary, Canada Area

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2005

  100% Aboriginal Youth led organization. Our Board of Directors and staff were all Aboriginal Youth. Created Calgary's First Aboriginal Youth Magazine "New Tribe". Increased organizations budget. Worked with community to create programs that were geared directly for Aboriginal Youth. Sat on many boards and committees representing an Aboriginal youth voice. 100% Aboriginal Youth led organization. Our Board of Directors and staff were all Aboriginal Youth. Created Calgary's First Aboriginal Youth Magazine "New Tribe". Increased organizations budget. Worked with community to create programs that were geared directly for Aboriginal Youth. Sat on many boards and committees representing an Aboriginal youth voice.