Taina Lickers-Smith BA, MEd
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Credentials
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IndEdu200x: Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
The University of British ColumbiaMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
First Aid & CRP Trained
Canadian Red CrossFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Turtle Clan Management Consulting
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Consultant
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Tasty Treats By Ty
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Owner and Principal Baker
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Jan 2020 - Present
A home based, made to order bakery that specializes in customized sugar cookies, buttercream cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. www.tastytreatsbyty.com A home based, made to order bakery that specializes in customized sugar cookies, buttercream cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. www.tastytreatsbyty.com
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TLS Consulting
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Present
Indigenous Consultant who specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, specifically Indigenous Inclusion & Reconciliation. Indigenous Consultant who specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, specifically Indigenous Inclusion & Reconciliation.
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Skate Canada
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Canada
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Coach & Choreographer
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Sep 1995 - Present
Have worked at various clubs within Western Ontario since 1995 as both a singles and synchronized skating specialist.
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Coach and Choreographer
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
Working within a Team Coaching Approach to the Synchronicity Synchronized Skating Program at the London Skating Club. I am the Lead coach and choreographer for Pre-Novice and Adult 2 teams along with supporting my fellow coaches within each of our 10 teams from Beginner 1 through to Adult 3.
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Coach & Choreographer
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2018
I was the head coach and choreographer for the Synchronized Skating Program. We have a youth synchronized skating program for ages 5-18 and an adult synchronized skating program for ages 19+
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McMaster University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Varsity Coach - Figure Skating
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Sep 2018 - Present
Work with the Varsity Figure Skating Competitive Team. I am the lead coach and choreographer for their synchronized skating training. Work with the Varsity Figure Skating Competitive Team. I am the lead coach and choreographer for their synchronized skating training.
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Six Nations Polytechnic
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager - College
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
To collaborate with partner post secondary institutions to set the programs and delivery for post secondary programs. I also oversee the program placement requirements for college programs, by building community partnerships and ensuring that we have qualified Field Placement Specialists to monitor student performance in accordance with the program requirements.
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Acting Program and Placement Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
To collaborate with partner post secondary institutions to set the programs and delivery schedules for post secondary programs. I also oversee the program placement requirements for our Post Secondary and Trades programs, by building community partnerships and ensuring that we have qualified Field Placement Specialists to monitor student performance in accordance with the program requirements.
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Strategic Initiatives Manager
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Jun 2016 - May 2018
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP), my responsibility was to mobilize several lead projects for our institute which was built upon the establishment of collaborative partnerships from within our First Nation community and also within our surrounding urban communities. The projects were key to the Services we provide our students while they are engaged in their academic journey at SNP.
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Grand River Post Secondary Education Office Six Nations
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Student Services and Counselling
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2016
I was esponsible to report directly to the Board of Directors, regarding the attainment of identified ENDS and the operation of the GRPSEO within established Board policies. I managed and coordinated all matters relating to the program and services of the GRPSEO including but not limited to the Financial Management of a multi-million dollar budget and Program Delivery in accordance with the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Post Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) Guidelines. I also served as a representive of the GPRSEO in the local, provincial and national educational communities. Show less
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Mohawk College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Aboriginal Education and Student Services
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Apr 2008 - May 2010
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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Administrative Assistant - Educaton Directorate
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2006
Program Management on Education Initiatives such as Post-Secondary Student Support Program, New Paths, & Special Education. Worked directly with Director of Education and Senior Program Officers. Program Management on Education Initiatives such as Post-Secondary Student Support Program, New Paths, & Special Education. Worked directly with Director of Education and Senior Program Officers.
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Education
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Queen's University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Indigenous Education -
Queen's University
Graduate Diploma, Professional Inquiry - Indigenous Education -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology