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.

The departments and programs can be viewed in our Organizational Chart.

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!


Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Administration

Chief Executive Officer
Brendan Huston
Executive Assistant to the Director of Operation
Darlene Paquin
Communications Coordinator
Brigid Prouse

Finance and Administration

Chief Financial Officer
Vacant
Finance Manager
Teresa Migwans
Accounting Clerk
Aaron Nootchtai
Jr. Accounts Receivable Clerk
Myra Wabegijig
Information/Membership Clerk
Melanie Miller
Receptionist
Lindsay Saikkonen

Education and Social Services

Acting: Director of Education and Social Services
Darlene Shawbonquit
Education & Social Services Administrative Assistant
Brandy Wabegijig
Education Coordinator
Kimberly Nootchtai
Band Representative
John Miller
Child & Family Services Manager
Janice Petahtegoose
Jordan's Principle Case Manager
Rose Messina
Family Support Worker
Lawrence Chakwesha
Case Manager/Systems Navigator Jordan's Principle
Perry Ashawasegai
Family Well-Being Worker
Teresa McGregor
Family Support Worker
Michelle Beaudry
Education Support Worker
Tim Saikkonen
Education Support Worker
Jessie Gorman
Family Support Worker
Rhonda Stoneypoint
Librarian/Language
Mary Fraser

Health and Community Wellness

Director of Health and Community Wellness
Carmen Wabegijig-Nootchtai
Health Administration Assistant
Cheryl Thurston
Community Health Nurse
Marina McComber
Health Services Clerk
Darlene Geauvreau
Patient Transportation Driver
Don Paishegwon
Wellness Coordinator – Mental Health
Tina Nootchtai
Wellness Coordinator - Addictions
Jennifer Brideau
Health Promotions Manager
Amanda Wabegijig-Jourdain
Child and Youth Worker
Allyssa Soucy-Leroux
Restorative Justice Coordinator
John Vallely
Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Beverly Belanger
Home Care Manager
Lisa Groulx
Adult Day Programmer
Susan Squires
Diner’s Club Cook
Gladys Jacobs
Adult Day Programmer
Lindsay Fraser

Planning and Infrastructure

Director of Planning and Infrastructure
Arvind Sharma, P. Eng.
Planning and Infrastructure Administrative Assistant
Tiana Wabegijig-Jourdain
Public Works Manager
Darin Migwans
Water Distribution Operator
Shawn Petahtegoose
Asset Maintenance Worker - Infrastructure
Mike Duhamel
Landfill Attendant
Matthew Solomon
Community Energy Champion
William Ransom
Community Development Manager
Orsolya Csaszar
Community Centre Coordinator
Samantha Nootchtai
Economic Development Officer
Fitzgerald Reid
Mineral Development Advisor, Business Park Manager (Acting)
Saruna Kunwar
Skills & Partnership Program Coordinator
Shauna Lapatak
Skills & Partnership Program Support Liaison
Amelia McComber
Skills & Partnership Program Assistant
Darla Anderson
Housing Manager
Vivian Naponse
Housing Assistant
Michelle Elliott
Housing Asset Maintenance Worker
Daniel Quenville
Business Development Manager
Cathryn Nadjiwon
Business Park Coordinator
Vacant
Acting Lands Manager
Lori Richer
Lands Registry Clerk
Vacant
Natural Resources Coordinator
Ashley Taylor
Environmental Coordinator
Thomas Assinewe
Moose Project Coordinator
Shannon Gonawabi
Values Mapping Technician
Summer Corbiere
Environmental Field Technician (Bat and Moose Project)
Sheldon Maisonoquaishkang

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