Our Team
The Atikameksheng Anishnawbek administrative body is dedicated to improving the lives of all its members. In total, we have 60 + full-time and part-time staff that are responsible for providing services in their respective programs to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Each staff member’s primary goal is to effectively carry out their programs while honouring the Vision and Value Statement of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Our services are categorized into five departments.
Please feel free to contact us at any time to forward any comments, questions, or suggestions that you may have regarding our programs and services. Miigwetch!
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Lands and Economic Development • Housing & Infrastructure • Political Office • Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Administration • Finance and Administration • Education and Social Services • Health and Community Wellness
Lands and Economic Development
Curtis Assance
Director of Lands and Economic Development
Tiana Wabegijig-Jourdain
Planning and Infrastructure Administrative Assistant
Ashley Taylor
Mineral Development Officer
Meghan Tarantini
Community Development Officer
Samantha Nootchtai
Community Centre Coordinator
Jordan Cheechoo
Economic Development Officer
Robert Paishegwon
Environmental Coordinator
Lori Richer
Lands Manager
Thomas Assinewe
Natural Resources Coordinator
Shannon Gonawabi
Lands Management Technician
Housing & Infrastructure
Gary Naponse
Director of Housing and Infrastructure
Blake Naponse
Asset Maintenance Worker
Devin Morningstar
Parks and Recreation Worker
Darin Migwans
Public Works Manager
Shawn Petahtegoose
Water Distribution Operator
Mike Duhamel
Asset Maintenance Worker – Infrastructure
Matthew Solomon
Landfill Attendant
William Ransom
Community Energy Champion
Joanne Bendick
Administration Assitant
Vivian Naponse
Housing Manager
Michelle Elliott
Housing Assistant
Jason Nebenionquit
Housing Asset Maintenance Worker
Political Office
John Vallely
Director of Governance & Special Projects
James Waterman
Community Consultation Lead
Shawn McLaren
Communications Coordinator
Jennifer Simpson
Executive Assistant to Gimaa
Lauretta Miller
Executive Assistant to the Director of Governance & Special Projects
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Administration
Nathalie McLeod
Human Resource Assistant
Finance and Administration
Teresa Migwans
Finance Manager
Wanda McQueen
Information and Membership Clerk
Tiffaney Audette
Accounting Clerk
Darlene Paquin
Receptionist
Education and Social Services
Darlene Shawbonquit
Director of Social Services
Brandy Wabegijig
Education & Social Services Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Nootchtai
Education Coordinator
Amanda Wabegijig
Family Well-Being Manager
John Miller
Band Representative
Janice Petahtegoose
Child & Family Services Manager
Rachel Pattison
Family Advocacy Manager
Tammy Naponse
Child & Youth Programs Centre Manager
Darlene Ackerland
Child and Youth Worker
Vacant
Family Well-Being Worker
Samantha Budge
Child and Youth Worker
Beverly Belanger
Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
Megan Espaniel
Family Well Being Worker
Michelle Beaudry
Family Support Worker
Tina Nootchtai
Band Representative
Travis Pitawanakwat
Case Aid Worker
Sarah Shawbonquit
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Tim Saikkonen
Education Support Worker
Lori Nootchtai
Miijiim Support Coordinator
Emilly Kewais
Education Support Worker
Brandon Petahtegoose
Oshkaabewis (Helper)
Vacant
Child and Youth Worker
Mary Fraser
Librarian/Language
Joan Elliott
Elder in Residence
Health and Community Wellness
Carmen Wabegijig-Nootchtai
Director of Health and Community Wellness
Marina McComber
Community Health Nurse
Darlene Geauvreau
Health Services Clerk
Don Paishegwon
Patient Transportation Driver
Vacant
Wellness Coordinator – Mental Health
Jennifer Brideau
Wellness Coordinator – Addictions
Vacant
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Lisa Groulx
Home Care Manager
Deborah Dumontelle
Health Programs Manager
Rose Messina
Health Services Manager
Perry Ashawasegai
Case Manager/Systems Navigator Jordan’s Principle
Miranda Green
Personal Support Worker
Nithya Joseph
Health Administration Assistant
Donald Paishegwon
Patient Transportation Driver
Tina Pahpeguish
Personal Support Worker
Lori Sikala
Personal Support Worker
Sheri Assiniwe
Personal Support Worker
Lindsay Fraser
Adult Day Programmer
Nekiiyaa Noakes
Meals on Wheels Cook Assistant