Meet Our Team
KimExecutive Director |
CheyanneHealth Outreach & Program Supervisor |
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Kim is a proud member of Timiskaming First Nation and brings a strong academic background in Indigenous Studies and Anishinaabemowin, along with valuable experience in both Indigenous post-secondary education and people management.
Her leadership experience includes serving as a Retail Manager, where she mentored future leaders through a management training program, sat on the Vice President’s advisory committee, and was recognized for consistently meeting key performance targets. Kim also has experience as an Ishkodehwin Indigenous Peer Mentor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Trent University, where she delivered Just Get Over It programming and Kairos Blanket Exercises—supporting reconciliation and education on the impacts of colonization. Her work in the Experiential Learning and Living off the Land program further reflects her commitment to culturally grounded learning and community engagement. |
Cheyanne is a proud Potawatomi/Michi Saagiig Anishnaabe-kwe and mother. She graduated in 2017 with her Social Services diploma and grew up in Nogojiwanong, where she is now raising her own children in the community. Cheyanne’s experience comes from either her own lived journey of healing, combined with teachings from elders and knowledge shared through connection with other communities and organizations. Cheyanne has worked several roles that have strengthened her skills and deepened her understanding of the needs of families when navigating trauma and healing. Her commitment to supporting clients is rooted in compassion, cultural humility and a desire to walk alongside families as they navigate their own paths. Cheyanne is grateful to be part of the circle of care, offering frontline support with a grounded, community focused heart.
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Child and Youth Services
Counselling Services
VacantIndigenous Counselling for Women Support Program |
JenniferIndigenous Counselling for Women Support ProgramJennifer is Mik’maq whose ancestors come from the unceded Territories of Mi’kma’ki. Jennifer is of the Beaver Clan and has grown up in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough) since 1992. She is also of Irish, Scottish and English descent.
Jennifer wrapped up her studies at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Social Service Work, with the Indigenous Perspectives Designation in June 2023. Jennifer also studied Psychology at Trent University for three years from 2006-2009. Through her life experiences and education, Jennifer is passionate about helping other Indigenous women and their families the way Niijkiwendidaa helped her in the past. Jennifer works from a trauma informed, person centered, strengths based, holistic and traditional approach. She upholds the values of The Medicine Wheel and The Seven Grandfather Teachings in everything that she does. She strongly advocates for the equality and empowerment of Anishnaabekwewag and respects the fact that each one must have the right to make their own decisions, choose their own destiny and live life in a good way, Mino Bimaadiziwin. Jennifer looks forward to meeting with you! |
Housing Services
Vic
Housing Support Program Worker
Shannon
Administrative Support
Shannon is of Irish decent and is a very proud auntie, sister, daughter, partner, and friend. Shannon began her journey at Niijkiwendidaa in 2016, volunteering at the youth drop ins. With a background in Child and Youth Work, she has continued to wear many different hats and fulfill different responsibilities at NASC. Shannon is extremely grateful for the experiences she has had as well as all the beautiful connections with community members she has had the privilege to make. Born and raised in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough), Treaty 20. In 2022, Shannon re-located to Air Ronge, Saskatchewan, Treaty 6. Since moving, Shannon has been able to create connections in a new part of Turtle Island, while working remotely as the Administrative Support.
Shannon looks forward to hearing from you.
Shannon looks forward to hearing from you.