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SESSION: oral presentation
AGM - MEMBERS ONLY - TO ACCESS CONTACT MANON AT mlamontagne@fneaa.ca
Oct 28th 1:00 pm - Oct 28th 2:30 pm
FNEAA AGM
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Andrea Simmons
Director of Community Relationship
As Director of Community Relationships at Learning Bird, Andrea works with schools and Nations to support education and language learning programs....
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Angela Bonnie Smoliak
Student
Currently studying Family and Community Counselling from an Indigenous perspective (specializing in trauma and addictions) at the Native Education ...
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Announcement of Prize Winner and Closing Remarks
Oct 28th 12:00 pm - Oct 28th 12:30 pm
Announcement of Vendor Passport Draw
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Best Practices and Lessons Learned from COVID-19
By Jensen Group
Discussion on best practices and lessons learned during the pandemic.
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Bev Fontaine
Director of Education
Tansi, my name is Bev Fontaine (kôtâwînaw aski piyesew iskwêw/Mother Earth Thunderbird Woman). I was born and raised on Opaskwayak Cree Nation, the...
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Brenda Germain
Nigugtugewei / Forest Kindergarten Educator
I have been teaching for 10 years. I have been fortunate enough through the years to be a part of a few early years (3-5 year old) curriculum build...
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Cathy Martin
Director of Structural Readiness
Dr. Cathy Martin, Ed.D. is a Mi’gmaq woman who was raised and resided most of her life in the Listuguj First Nation. Dr. Martin has a Doctorate Deg...
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Clayton Norris
Vice President, Indigenous Services
Clayton Norris, CAFM, MBA, CPA, CMA, is the Vice-President of Indigenous Services and National Leader for Indigenous Audit Services for MNP. He has...
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Darrell Wellington
Senior Vice President
Darrell has been in high-tech for more than 20 years in Canadian tech companies MOSAID Technologies, BlackBerry and now Swedish global tech company...
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Darren Googoo
Director of Education
Darren Googoo has been the Director of Education for Membertou, a Mi’kmaw First Nation community for 19 years. Darren is also the incoming Chair of...
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Davin Dumas
Director of Language & Culture
Born in Vancouver, B.C., he moved home early and learned to speak his language in an immersed environment. Along with this, his understanding of th...
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Dmitri Bogucharsky
Senior Developer
Dmitri works in IT industry since early 1990's.
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Dr. Daphne Mai'stoina
Superintendent
Dr. Daphne Mai’Stoina is the Superintendent of Education for Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority and has been in the education syste...
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Dr. Gwendolyn Point
Chancellor, Knowledge Keeper
Dr. Point currently serves as the Knowledge Keeper for the BC Assembly of First Nation Chiefs. She also served a term 2015-2018 as The Chancellor f...
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Dr. Imelda Perley
Elder-in-Residence
Dr. Perley is a member of St. Mary’s First Nation who is currently the Elder-in-Residence at Chief Harold Sappier Memorial Elementary School. She ...
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Edward Mirasty
Director of Education
Edward Mirasty is a Cree member of the LacLaRonge Indian Band and has worked at the Prince Albert Grand Council as Director of Education for over t...
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Elizabeth Read
Superintendent, Education
I am originally from English River First Nations, I have been in Education for almost 25 years and this is my 7th year with MLTC. As one of the Sup...
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Emily Whetung
Chief
Chief Emily Whetung is a descendent of the Whetung name as far back as its origins. Chief Whetung is a graduate from both York University Osgoode ...
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Fabrice Grover
Executive Director
Born in Paris, France, Fabrice Grover grew up in Vancouver on Coast Salish territory. Fabrice has been with IFL for six years, initially as the Reg...
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First Nations Control of First Nations Education
By Jensen Group
Discussion on first nations education.
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First Nations Housing Professionals Association
The First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA) is a national, professional association exclusively serving the needs of individuals wo...
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First Nations Languages, Cultures and Land-Based Learning
By Jensen Group
Discussion for languages, cultures and land-based learning.
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Frieda Belleau
Community Education Coordinator
My 5th year in Education, my 2nd year as the Education Coordinator. I am from the Secwepemc (Shuswap) territory in Central Interior of British Colu...
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Gabrielle Sagalov
Education Public Sector Lead
Gabrielle Sagalov (Scrimshaw) is passionate about inclusion and education technology. She is the Education Public Sector Lead at Apple Canada, wher...
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Greenfield Learning
Educational Sales Consultant
Greenfield Learning has over 20 years experience implementing technology-delivered curriculum and providing professional learning opportunities. We...
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Heather Merasty
Senior Director of Education
Heather Merasty is the Senior Director of Education at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) based out of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. MLTC Educati...
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Jacob Pitawanakwat
Program Manager
Jacob’s determination to improve his own career opportunities naturally led him to want to help other youth to achieve their goals. While supply t...
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Jennifer Ashley Wilson (She/her)
Student
Mother, wife, artist, land steward, water protector, life-long student.
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Joyce Germain
Nipugtugewei / Forest Kindergarten Educator
I have been teaching Mi'gmaq immersion at Alaqsite'w Gitpu School for over 20 years. I have developed programs for Kindergarten and Grade 1 immersi...
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Julie Davis
Vice-President External Relations & Development
Julie Davis has served three terms as vice-president of External Relations & Development at Trent University. Responsible for philanthropy, alumni ...
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Kalyn Tootoosis
Teacher Candidate
From Poundmaker Cree Nation Treaty 6 Territory and Also From Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Strong Advocate for Indigenous ways and Future Educator for C...
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Ken Sanderson
Executive Director
I can sum up my professional passions and philosophy with two words: capacity development. Nothing gives me greater enjoyment than to assist organi...
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Khrystyna Orobets
Manager, MNP Indigenous Services Consulting (Calgary)
Khrystyna Orobets, MPA is a Manager in the Consulting Practice of MNP’s Indigenous Services Consulting Niche. She has a Bachelor of Business Admini...
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Lisa Jerome
School Principal
My name is Lisa Jerome from Gesgapegiag First Nation. I am currently a Principal Ecole Wiinebekuu School in Waskaganish Eeyou Istchee. It's my Fift...
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Mac Walton
Consultant, MNP Indigenous Consulting (Calgary)
Mac Walton is an Analyst in the Consulting Practice of MNP’s Organization and People service line. He has a Bachelor of Education degree from the U...
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Manon Lamontagne
V.P. Human Resources & Services
Manon Lamontagne is the V.P. Human Resources and Services for the First Nations Education Admininstrator’s Association. She is Métis and is a certi...
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Maureen Johns
Director of Education
Maureen is a citizen of the Pasqua First Nation, where she currently serves as Director of Education. She has provided Indigenous education leaders...
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Mental Health, Elders and Healing
By Jensen Group
Discussion on mental health, elders, healing and well-being.
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Merrill Kost
Partner Development Specialist
As Partner Development Specialist at Learning Bird, Merrill develops relationships with educators from schools and Nations across the country. She ...
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Michael Staruck
Kinoomaagewi Gimaa
Michael Staruck has been involved in administration in First Nations schools for over two decades. He began his career in education in Northwester...
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Mike Mitchell
Knowledge Keeper
Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell is one of the most respected First Nations leaders in Canada. Born in Akwesasne and raised by a traditional family, K...
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Mino Giizhgad
Immersion Coordinator
Minogiizhgad, Turtle Clan, is Anishinaabe from Bkejwanong Territory also known as the Walpole Island First Nation…located within the heart of the G...
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Mr. Daniel Bellegarde
Chair
Daniel J. Bellegarde is a member of the Little Black Bear First Nation in southern Saskatchewan. Mr. Bellegarde has held several senior positions...
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Mr. Mark W. Bray
School Principal
Canadian, Metis, born in Sudbury. 19 years teaching experience in several countries. 11 years as a former university professor instructor. 1 se...
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Mr. Robert Allan Bressette
VICE PRINCIPAL
My name is Bob Bressette. I am from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. I have been an educator for 23 years, 18 of which I have been at Kettle Po...
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Mr. Vince Brittain
Third Level Specialist
Vince Brittain is a James Smith Cree Nation Band member who grew up and attended school at Bernard Constant Community School. He met his wife Conni...
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Mrs. Darrah M Beaver
Director
Proud member of the Wolastoqeyik. Mother of two. Interested in language revitalization and education leadership.
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Mrs. Pauline Lalonde
Director Indigenous Reconciliation and Inclusion
Pauline LalondePronouns: She/Elle Pauline Lalonde is a member of the Sachigo Lake First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. She currently lives off-r...
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Ms. Debbie K Anderson
Community Education Liaison Coordinator
Debbie Anderson is Cree and Saulteaux on her mother’s side and Scottish and English from her father’s side. She was born in Edmonton but spent her ...
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Ms. Elizabeth A. Mitchell
Education Director
Education Director/ SERT/ Multi grADE TEACHER
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Ms. Lori-ann Daniels
Mentor Instructor
I am a Dakota Cree woman and I am registered at Okanese First Nation and traditionally I come from Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation and Mistawasis Ne...
View ProfileSESSION: plenary session
Opening Prayer and Keynote Presentation
Oct 27th 10:00 am - Oct 27th 12:00 pm
Opening Prayer – Mike Mitchell, Knowledge Keeper
Opening remarks – Dr. Paulette Tremblay
Master of Ceremony – Simon Brascoupé
Key...
SESSION: plenary session
Opening Prayer and Keynote Presentation
Oct 28th 10:00 am - Oct 28th 11:00 am
Opening Prayer – Mike Mitchell, Knowledge Keeper
Opening remarks – Darren Googoo, Chair of the Board, FNEAA
Keynote speaker - Terry Good...
Presenter
Patricia St.Denis
Superintendent, Education
I am a proud muskeg neynuw iskwew from Cumberland House Cree Nation. I have been with MLTC Education for going on for five years. I thought I woul...
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Paulette Tremblay
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Tremblay is Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. Having a long and distinguished...
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Peter Jensen
Partner
Peter Jensen is a proud Mohawk from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. He has worked extensively with Indigenous communities as well as private, public a...
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Priscilla D Campeau
Chair, Indigenous Studies - Nukskahtowin
Priscilla Campeau is Cree – Saulteaux. She is a member of Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan. She has work experience at a federal and prov...
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Queen’s University Indigenous Futures In Engineering
Indigenous Futures in Engineering (InEng - formerly Aboriginal Access to Engineering) is a broad-scope program in outreach and student success at Q...
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Rose-ann Martin
Elder and President
Roseann Martin – Residential School Survivor and a Mi’gmaq Grandmother has travelled all over Canada and who is a pipe carrier, drum keeper and wat...
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Sandy Pinay-Schindler
Director of Education
Sandy Pinay-Schindler is a Cree/Nakawe mother, partner, daughter, sister and aunty from Peepeekisis Cree Nation in southern Treaty 4 Territory. She...
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Simon Brascoupé, MA, CAPA, CFNHM
Senior Vice-President Education, Communications and Services
Simon Brascoupé, Anishinabeg/Haudenausanee – Bear Clan is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. Simon Brascoupé is ...
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Sykes Powderface
Knowledge Keeper
Sykes Powderface is from the Stoney Nakoda Nation in Morley, Alberta. He attended a residential school at Morley and moved to Mount Royal College. ...
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Taiaiake Alfred
Consultant in Indigenous Governance
Taiaiake Alfred is a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk writer and consultant. His work focuses on strengthening First Nations' governance structures, Indigenous re...
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Terry Goodtrack
President and Chief Executive Officer
MPA, B.Admin, FCPA, FCGA, C.Dir, CAPA, CAFM Spent over twenty-five years in senior finance and management positions with high profile Indigenous o...
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Vendor Presentations
Oct 28th 9:40 am - Oct 28th 10:00 am
Moderator Introduction of Vendors.
Manon Lamontagne, FNEAA Vice President, Human Resources and Services, Moderator.
First Nations Housing...
SESSION: plenary session
Vendor Presentations
Oct 27th 2:30 pm - Oct 27th 2:50 pm
Concordia University – Veronica Lefebvre
Dadavan Systems – Justin Moore
Indigenous Futures in Engineering at Queen's University - Melan...
SESSION: plenary session
Vendor Presentations
Oct 27th 12:00 pm - Oct 27th 12:20 pm
Greenfield Learning – Arthur Lin
FlagHouse – Matt Milligan
Kajeet - Celeste Lee and Joe Rocca
Vendors Questions and Answers.
...
SESSION: plenary session
Vendor Presentations
Oct 27th 9:40 am - Oct 27th 10:00 am
Learning Bird
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Vendors Questions and Answers.
*Door Prize Give Away (Donation from Dolly Parton’s...
SESSION: workshop
Workshop - Elders, Land-Based, Mental Health
Oct 27th 3:00 pm - Oct 27th 4:30 pm
3:00 - 3:45 pm, The Gift of Resiliency, Dr. Imelda Perry and
3:45 - 4:30 pm, Traditional Practices in Conflict Resolution, Rose-Ann Martin
SESSION: workshop
Workshop - Elders, Land-Based, Mental Health
Oct 28th 11:00 am - Oct 28th 12:00 pm
11:00 - 11:30 am, Education for Decolonization: Lessons from the Kahnawà:ke Experience, Dr. Taiaiake Alfred
11:30 - 12:00 pm, Mike Mitchell
SESSION: workshop
Workshop - Languages & Cultures
Oct 27th 3:00 pm - Oct 27th 4:30 pm
3:00 - 3:45pm, Opaskwayak Education Services’ student-centered response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bev Fontaine
3:45 - 4:30 pm, Forest Kinderg...
SESSION: workshop
Workshop - Languages & Cultures
Oct 28th 11:00 am - Oct 28th 12:00 pm
11:00 - 11:30 am, Immersion Capacity Building, Minogiizhgad
11:30 - 12:00 pm, Sykes Powderface
SESSION: workshop
Workshop - Leadership and Innovation
Oct 28th 11:00 am - Oct 28th 12:00 pm
Best practices/ Lesson learned
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Workshop - Leadership and Innovation
Oct 27th 3:00 pm - Oct 27th 4:30 pm
Case Study. Reconciliation in Action: Developing a “Gold Standard” Relationship between Trent University and Curve Lake First Nation
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Workshop 1 - Best practices / Lessons Learned
Oct 27th 1:00 pm - Oct 27th 2:30 pm
1:00 - 1:45 pm, Transforming First Nations Education: Journey to Establishing a First Nations Education Authority, Dr. Daphne Mai'stoina
1:45 ...
SESSION: workshop
Workshop 2 - Languages & Cultures
Oct 27th 1:00 pm - Oct 27th 2:30 pm
1:00 - 1:45 pm, Re-Awakening: Cowessess First Nation Education, Sandy Pinay-Schindler
1:45 - 2:30 pm, Resiliency, Technology, and Constructivi...
SESSION: workshop
Workshop 3 - Elders, Land-Based, Mental Health
Oct 27th 1:00 pm - Oct 27th 2:30 pm
1:00 - 1:45 pm, Hope as the Foundation of Resiliency, Maureen Johns
1:45 - 2:30 pm, Dr. Gwendolyn Point
SESSION: workshop
Workshop 4 - Navigating Regional Education Agreements
Oct 27th 1:00 pm - Oct 27th 2:30 pm
Navigating Regional Education Agreements – What Do You Need to Know?”
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